Orange Cumin Vinaigrette Recipes

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small jar with a tight-fitting cover, combine the orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey and pepper. Cover and shake well until combined. To store, refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before serving.

JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CITRUS-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut both ends off the oranges, and remove the peel and pith. Slice the peeled fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds, and remove any seeds. Transfer slices to a large bowl, and combine with jicama and spinach. Toss with the vinaigrette, and serve immediately.

ORANGE CUMIN VINAIGRETTE WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cumin seeds on a small ovenproof plate or baking sheet and roast in oven 3 to 5 minutes until their fragrance is released. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Place orange juice, zest, vinegar, garlic pulp, salt, pepper and cumin seeds in the blender. Whirl to blend thoroughly then slowly pour in olive oil while machine is running so as to form an emulsion.

ORANGE CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with orange and lime juices, shallot, honey, cumin, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well blended, and whisk in pepper.

ORANGE CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place Dijon mustard, orange zest, cumin, red pepper flakes, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, and olive oil into a jar with a screw top. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover jar and shake vigorously for 2 minutes to form temporary emulsion.

CREAMY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast cumin in a dry small skillet over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Finely grind with a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder.
• Zest orange; set zest aside. Cut pith from orange. Working over a bowl to catch juices, cut orange segments from membrane, letting them fall into bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membrane into bowl. Remove segments, and coarsely chop; return to bowl.
• Whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in orange flesh, juice, zest, and the cream; whisk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

QUINOA SALAD WITH ORANGE-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast almonds 4 to 5 minutes in dry skillet or toaster oven, or until pale brown and fragrant, stirring often.
• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes, or until tender and almost all water is absorbed. Drain, then transfer to large bowl. Toss with apricots and raisins.
• Whisk together orange juice, shallot, parsley, cilantro, mint, orange zest, cumin, and coriander. Whisk in oil. Pour dressing over quinoa, and toss to coat. Garnish with orange slices and toasted almonds.

CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Shake again before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

CITRUS-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a spice grinder, and process until finely ground.
• Combine all ingredients in the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

CARROTS IN ORANGE-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast the cumin in a heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan, about 30 seconds. Put the seeds on a work surface, cover with plastic wrap and crush the seeds with a rolling pin.
• Put the orange juice in a bowl and whisk in the cumin seeds, mustard, salt, pepper and vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
• Steam the carrots until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss the hot carrots in the vinaigrette. Let cool to room temperature. To serve, divide the carrots and vinaigrette among 4 plates and sprinkle with parsley.

FENNEL, BEET AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine beets, fennel, orange slices or medallions, mint and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk together lemon or lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt, optional garlic and olive oil. Toss with the salad and serve.