Dips, Dressings and Sauces

Honey Citrus Dressing Mix

Make a honey citrus dressing mix to keep in the pantry, then shake it with oil, vinegar, honey and citrus juice for a bright, tangy salad dressing.

Honey Citrus Dressing Mix

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A dry seasoning mix with lemon peel, mustard and pepper that you shake into a sweet, tangy dressing with honey, citrus juices, vinegar and oil. Keep the dry mix on hand or pack it as a gift.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Servings12 servings
Calories174

Ingredients
  

Dry mix
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • Dash ground red pepper
  • Dash pepper
Dressing
  • 1 package Honey Citrus Dressing Mix
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 cup salad oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Place the dry ingredients in a small zip-top bag or jar.
  2. Close and shake to blend.
  3. For the dressing, put the mix, vinegar, oil, honey, and both juices in a small cruet or lidded jar.
  4. Shake until blended.
  5. Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Dry mix: airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Prepared dressing: refrigerate and use within 3 to 4 days. Note: grated lemon peel in a 6-month shelf mix should be dried peel; fresh zest would spoil.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.4g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 6.8mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3.3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 0.9mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 12 servings from the whole mix with 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 cup salad oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 4 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon orange juice; dry mustard counted as ground mustard seed, vinegar counted as wine vinegar, salad oil counted as vegetable oil. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.