If you didn’t know by now YES I’m in love with all things citrus. A little zest + fresh orange or lemon juice in baked goods is the perfect way to add a springy twist, and a squeeze of lime juice on literally everything is the perfect pop of flavor and freshness.
My favorite part about cooking with citrus is that it’s delicious in both sweet and savory recipes. In this big list of the best citrus recipes, you’ll find everything from fresh salads, sauces, and dressings to incredible main meals and baked goods.
Winter is the perfect time to stock up on your favorite citrus fruits, and with spring *hopefully* around the corner it’s time to get these bright, flavorful recipes on your menu.
Our fav citrus hack
One of our fav ways to use fresh citrus this time of year (especially if you have a TON)? Making dried citrus round! They’re so beautiful on desserts, in cocktails, and even as decorations. Learn how to make dried citrus here and let us know how you use it!
I broke these recipes down into oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit (yes, there’s only one grapefruit recipe). I then broke each fruit category down even further into a variety of recipe types, such as breakfasts, appetizers, main meals, etc. so that you can find exactly what you’re looking for.
Let’s get to it!
Orange Recipes
Breakfasts
Orange Creamsicle Baked Oatmeal
Pistachio Poppyseed Orange Yogurt Bread
Upside-Down Orange Caramel Pecan French Toast Bake
Brown Butter Orange Pumpkin Muffins with Orange Glaze
Vitamin C Packed Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie
Dreamy Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
Paleo Orange-Kissed Loaf with Dark Chocolate Glaze
Lunches & Dinners
Healthy Sesame-Orange Ginger Chickpea Stir-Fry
Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Orange Strawberry Avocado Salad with Citrus Poppyseed Dressing
Appetizers, Sides & Drinks
15-Minute Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce (naturally sweetened!)
Desserts
Orange Zucchini Cake with Orange Frosting
Grain Free Chocolate Orange Pinwheels
Melt In Your Mouth Italian Iced Orange Cookies
Italian Chocolate Orange Cookies with Orange Icing
Spiced Zucchini Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Orange Carrot Zucchini Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Lemon recipes
Breakfasts
The Fluffiest Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Pancakes (high in protein, gluten free!)
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Bread with Strawberry Glaze
Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Sunshine Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
Healthy Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Lemon Blueberry Glaze
Lemon Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes
Honey-Lemon Ricotta Breakfast Toast with Figs + Pistachios
Chia, Lemon & Strawberry Zucchini Muffins
Lunches
Roasted Carrot Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Sunshine Dressing
California Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
Avocado Peach Tomato Salad with Dilly Tahini Dressing
Vegan Curry Chickpea Salad Collard Wraps
Peach Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad with Creamy Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing
Avocado & Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Herby Olive Italian Orzo Salad
Grilled Carrot Arugula Salad with Fig, Goat Cheese & Avocado
Peach, Tomato & Corn Arugula Pasta Salad
Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
Avocado Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette
Dinners
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Orzo & Creamy Feta Yogurt Sauce
One Pan Tandoori Chicken with Spiced Coconut Rice
Brown Butter Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas
Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan-Spiced Stew
Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower
Grilled Tahini Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Dressings & Sauces
Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip (or dressing!)
Creamy Feta Yogurt Dressing (or dip!)
The Best Creamy Tahini Sauce Recipe
Creamy Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing
Healthy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Appetizers, Drinks & Sides
Roasted Garlic Tahini Carrot Dip
White Cheddar Brussels Sprouts & Pistachio Crostini with Hot Honey
Cilantro Pistachio Pesto Hummus
Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Goat Cheese & Basil
Ricotta and Pear Crostini with Salty Pumpkin Seed Pistachio Crunch
Whipped Feta Yogurt Dip with Hot Honey, Basil & Toasted Almonds
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip
Desserts
Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Cookies with Lovely Lemon Glaze
Almond Lemon Raspberry Poppy Seed Cake
Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Frosting
Soft Brown Butter Ginger Cookies with Lovely Lemon Icing
Healthy Lemon Bars (gluten free, dairy free & paleo!)
Lime Recipes
Breakfasts
Lunches
Courtney’s Curry Chicken Noodle Soup
Healing Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup
Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup
Damn Good BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing
Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup
Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese
Summer Glow Strawberry Kale Salad
Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad
Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder
Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Goat Cheese
Fiesta Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Famous Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Dinners
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with Avocado Lime Crema
30 Minute Chili Lime Salmon Bowls with Forbidden Rice
Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two
Vegan Mango Black Bean Green Rice Burrito Bowls
One Pan Thai-Inspired Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken & Rice
Shrimp Brochette Skillet with Poblano Rice
Kickin’ Vegan Taco Pasta with Sweet Corn
Sheet Pan Roasted Veggie Tacos (with yummy sauce options!)
Sticky, Sweet & Spicy Grilled Ginger Chicken
Date Night In Cilantro Pistachio Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry with Toasted Coconut Brown Rice
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Forbidden Rice & Mango Guacamole
Pesto Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Grilled Jalapeño Cilantro Chicken
Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos
Jalapeño Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema
Chipotle Lime Salmon Tacos with Corn Avocado Peach Salsa & Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa
Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin & Honey
Gaby’s Grilled Fish Tacos with Pineapple-Mango Salsa
Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa
Dressings & Sauces
Appetizers & Sides
Caramelized Garlic Carrots with Spicy Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Tony’s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa
Cilantro Pistachio Pesto (my favorite pesto ever!)
Avocado Strawberry Mango Salsa
The Best Guacamole You’ll Ever Eat
Drinks
Rebecca’s Pomegranate Margarita
Honey Lime Basil Peach Fruit Salad
Monique’s Naughty & Nice Holiday Punch
Skinny Jalapeño Watermelon Margaritas
Grapefruit Recipe
Yes, I only have one so far!
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If you make any of these citrus recipes be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it!