This clementine and honey dressing is ridiculously easy to make, yet remarkably flavorful. I discovered this recipe quite by accident—I was experimenting with ways to use up the abundance of clementines I'd bought, and the result was simply amazing! It's bright, zesty, and perfectly balanced—sweet, tart and a little bit spicy. This recipe is easy to double, triple, or even quadruple. This dressing is light, bright, and perfect for a simple salad, or a more involved dish. It’s also amazing on top of roasted vegetables or as a marinade.
I love sharing recipes that are as much about the experience as they are about the finished product. This dressing is one of those—the process is simple enough to be relaxing, the flavors are exciting enough to keep you interested. I encourage you to play around with the ingredients, to get creative with the additions and make the recipe your own. Because the best part of cooking, I think, is making it your own.
Required Equipments
- Whisk
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Salad bowl
Clementine-and-Honey-Dressing
A simple, yet incredibly flavorful dressing made with fresh clementines, honey, and a touch of spice. Perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 2 servings servings
Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First, zest one clementine. This might seem like a small step, but trust me, that bright citrus zest adds a surprising depth of flavor; you'll want to use a microplane zester for this to really get fine zest, not chunky bits.
- Next, juice the clementine. Don't throw the segments away...yet!
- In a small saucepan, gently warm 1/4 cup of honey. Don't boil it or let it get too hot; you just want to make it a little more fluid.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the warmed honey, the clementine juice and zest. Then add two tablespoons of olive oil (I love using a good quality extra virgin olive oil), a pinch of salt, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is emulsified and smooth. If you don't have fresh cracked pepper, use a good quality pre-ground pepper, but fresh is always best
- Taste the dressing! Does it need more zest, or honey or a pinch more salt? It should be delicious already, but feel free to make it your own. If you like a bit of acidity add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of apple cider vinegar
- Once you've perfected the dressing, add in the clementine segments you saved earlier. Gently toss to combine and coat the segments evenly.
- Transfer the dressing to a salad bowl or airtight container for easy serving or storage. Refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors really meld together. It’s even better the next day!
📝 Notes
- For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- If your honey is thick, you can warm it slightly to make it easier to whisk in.
- This dressing is even better the next day, allowing the flavors to fully meld together in the refrigerator!
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 150
Protein: 1g
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 10mg
