Ingredients
1 large orange
1/4 medium grapefruit
1/2 medium lime
1/2 medium lemon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp champagne or white vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp hot chili sauce or red pepper sauce
20 pink peppercorns
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
5 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp salt (opt)
Directions
Peel orange, grapefruit, lime and lemon. Cut each into segments over a
large stainless steel bowl to catch excess juices. Carefully dice
segments, cutting not crushing them. Add oil, vinegar, soy sauce and
chili sauce to fruit juices in bowl; whisk to blend. Add peppercorns,
ginger, cilantro, diced fruit and salt; stir to combine. Makes about
1 1/4 cups.
Servings: 6 servings
Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Fruit; Sauce
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