By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 5
35 cal · 65 min
Zesty Herb Salad Dressing
Recipe GLPRfaaa86e1d3fd85
A bright and herbaceous dressing that combines fresh citrus juice, tangy vinegar, and aromatic herbs to bring vibrant flavor to any salad. This simple vinaigrette is quick to prepare and stores well for future use.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
⅓ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning preparation.
Pour the vegetable oil, vinegar, and orange juice into a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, and salt to the jar.
Secure the lid tightly onto the jar and shake vigorously for about 1 minute until all ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
Place the sealed jar in the refrigerator and allow the dressing to chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Shake again before each use.
Comments
This is a dressing that lives up to its name: fresh herbs and citrus make it bright and worth the small effort. All ingredients are stocked year-round at any Charlotte grocery chain—vegetable oil, vinegar, and orange juice are pantry staples, and oregano and basil are available fresh or dried everywhere from Walmart to Harris Teeter. The real timing issue is that 65 minutes is a lie; you're looking at 10 minutes of active work (juicing, chopping, whisking), with the rest being a steep or chill that you don't need to watch. It costs roughly $0.80 per serving if you use fresh herbs from the produce section, half that if you go dried. The dressing keeps well for a week refrigerated and works on greens, grains, or roasted vegetables, making it genuinely useful beyond a single meal.
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