Finely chopped orange sections make a wonderful addition to this dressing — use the fruit of 2 oranges.
Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min
Cooks' note:
Toast seeds in a dry heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring until fragrant and a shade or two darker. Or, toast in a shallow baking pan in a 350°F oven, 5 to 10 minutes.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced shallot (1 small)
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well blended, and whisk in pepper.
