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    Home > Recipes > Gluten-Free

    Super Easy Orange Cinnamon Dressing (AIP, Paleo, GF, Vegan Option)

    Published: Aug 17, 2020. Modified: Feb 12, 2022 by Arika | FoodCourage·This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Sometimes you just need a good go-to dressing to use on various salads. This Orange Cinnamon Dressing is perfect for that! It is very easy and fast to throw together, super versatile, not to mention Paleo/AIP compliant, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Just swap out the honey for maple syrup and it's vegan as well. 

    This is the same dressing used in my Blueberry Kale Salad recipe but I wanted to do a separate post for just the dressing because it can be used for so many other things too! It gives a lightly sweet and tangy flavor to any salad, especially salads with fruit. I've also used it as a dip for lettuce wraps and chicken. 


    A Few Simple Ingredients:
    •  Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

    If you don't feel like squeezing oranges for this, be sure to choose 100% orange juice. 

    • Cinnamon

    The cinnamon in this dressing really compliments the sweetness and adds a hint of spice. 

    • Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple cider vinegar is widely regarded as a healthy addition to most diets because of its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It's less acidic than other vinegars, and it's believed to be beneficial for gut health. This is because it's produced from fermented apple cider which endows it with healthy probiotics and enzymes. 

    • Avocado Oil

    I love to use avocado oil for dressing because its flavor is so light. If you want to use olive oil instead, that will work too but I'd recommend using a light version (not extra virgin which has a stronger flavor).

    • Honey

    To make this salad vegan, simply swap out the honey for maple syrup. 

    • Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

    Sea salt is preferred to regular table salt because it lacks the yucky additives found in regular salt and contains a bunch of beneficial trace minerals. 

    Storage

    This will keep fresh in the fridge for 4-5 days in a tightly sealed container. 

     

    If you like this recipe, you may also like:

    Warm Kale Salad with Apples and Lemon Maple Dressing

    Raspberry Avocado Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

    Nightshade Free BBQ Sauce

    AIP Pineapple Dipping Sauce

    Conclusion

    I hope you love this recipe. If you made it, leave a comment below and let me know what you thought. I'd love to hear from you.

    Also,
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    @foodcourage for the latest AIP/Paleo recipes and Food Courage happenings!

    This recipe is shared on the Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable.

    Below are some of the kitchen tools and food items that are mentioned or pictured in this post and/or that I use frequently in general and recommend. They are affiliate links which means that when you click and purchase a product, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These earnings help to buffer the costs associated with maintaining the site. 

           

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    Cinnamon Orange Dressing (AIP, Paleo, GF, Vegan Option)

    Arika | FoodCourage
    This sweet, tangy, orange cinnamon dressing is great for switching up your salad routine. It's very easy to make and only takes about 5 minutes. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course condiment, sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 70 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/4 cup avocado oil
    • 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed (about 1 orange)
    • 1/4 cup +2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tbsp +2 tsp honey or maple syrup
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Mix ingredients together and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cinnamon Orange Dressing (AIP, Paleo, GF, Vegan Option)
    Serving Size
     
    2 tbsp
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    70
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Sodium
     
    117
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    23
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    13
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword dip, dipping sauce, dressing, easy, honey, orange, sauce, vinaigrette
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    1. Diane says

      January 15, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love the refreshing taste this dressing gives my salads. It's a nice switch from balsamic vinaigrette. I think I even like it better after it's been in the fridge. I just shake up the bottle and it's a nice creamy consistency. I have made it with both the honey and the maple syrup (as I ran out of honey with the first batch) and both taste equally great!
      Thank you so much!

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      • Arika | FoodCourage says

        January 15, 2022 at 11:26 pm

        Hi Diane, Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback! I appreciate it. I'm so glad you're enjoying it.

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