Citrus-Smoked Paprika Dressing

1. Whisking the Base

Combine the orange juice, orange zest, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, sugar, hot-pepper sauce, and kosher salt in a small mixing bowl. Whisk them thoroughly until both the sugar and salt have fully dissolved.

2. Emulsifying the Dressing

While continuously whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, incorporating it bit by bit until the dressing achieves a creamy consistency.

3. Perfecting the Taste

Sample the dressing and fine-tune the balance of flavors and seasoning to your preference.

4. Final Whisk Before Serving

Give the dressing one last whisk right before drizzling it onto your dishes to ensure a smooth, well-blended consistency.

5. Storing for Freshness

Keep the dressing refrigerated in a sealed container. It will maintain its freshness for up to one week.

6. Optional Variation

To add a textured twist, stir in 2 tbsp of finely chopped roasted red bell pepper after the oil has been fully integrated.