Louisiana Sunburst Dressing 🌞
A vibrant, tangy-sweet Southern-style dressing with a citrusy kick—perfect for salads, grilled chicken, or drizzling over fresh summer veggies!
🍊 Ingredients
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½ cup vegetable oil (or light olive oil)
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¼ cup apple cider vinegar
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3 tbsp fresh orange juice (or tangerine juice for extra sweetness)
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2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning (like Tony Chachere’s)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp finely chopped green onion or fresh parsley (garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Blend the Base:
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In a jar or blender, combine oil, vinegar, orange juice, honey, Dijon, Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Shake or blend until smooth.
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Adjust & Season:
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Taste and add salt/pepper as needed. For more sweetness, add extra honey; for tang, add a splash of vinegar.
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Serve:
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Drizzle over mixed greens, grilled shrimp, or a blackened chicken salad. Garnish with green onions.
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🌶️ Variations
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Creamy Version: Add 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
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Smoky Twist: Substitute 1 tbsp smoked paprika for Cajun seasoning.
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Herb Boost: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme or tarragon.
This dressing is bright, zesty, and packed with Louisiana flair—great for livening up any dish!
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 1 week (shake well before using). Enjoy! 😊
