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NO CHOLESTEROL
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NO PRESERVATIVES
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VEGAN
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GLUTEN-FREE
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NO SUGAR ADDED
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SEED OIL FREE VERSION
*Allergen info: We do not use peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soy, fish, shellfish, or eggs in our production equipment.
Meet Big Mama
For more than 40 years, Lois has been the kind of woman whose kitchen smells like something you want to bottle.
In the backyard of her Miami home, she cultivated what most people can only dream about — a living pantry of orange, lemon, lime, and calamondin trees, fragrant herb beds, and lush greens soaking up the Florida sun. Every morning, she'd step outside and pick what she needed. That's just how she cooked.
But something kept bothering her at the grocery store.
Every salad dressing on the shelf was loaded with sugar, preservatives, and ingredients she couldn't pronounce. She knew what a real dressing tasted like — she'd been making one from her backyard for decades. So she stopped buying theirs and started sharing hers.
Her family called it "liquid gold." Her grandchildren asked for it on everything. Neighbors started showing up with empty bottles.
That's when her family gave her a name that stuck: Big Mama.
Today, Big Mama's Calamondin Vinaigrette is made from the same recipe — real citrus, fresh herbs, no sugar added, no preservatives, no shortcuts. Vegan, gluten-free, and built on the belief that food should actually be good for you and taste incredible.
She's been feeding people she loves for over 40 years. Now she's feeding yours.
Big Mama's Backyard Garden proudly donates 1% of profits to The Garden Club of America.
Big Mama's Calamondin Vinaigrette
Big Mama's Calamondin Vinaigrette
You've never tasted a dressing like this! Because it was never meant for a store.
For 40 years, Lois — Big Mama — grew calamondin trees in her Miami backyard and turned the fruit into a dressing her family called "liquid gold." Neighbors started showing up with empty bottles. Eventually, she had no choice but to share it with the world.
Calamondin is a rare citrus — a natural cross between a tangerine and a lime — brighter and more floral than lemon, with a depth no commercial dressing can replicate. Big Mama's recipe lets it shine: real ingredients, nothing hidden, nothing processed.
✓ No added sugar — sweetness comes from real citrus, not a lab
✓ No preservatives — made to taste fresh, because it is
✓ No artificial flavors — just garlic chives, apple cider vinegar, lemon, calamondin, and love
✓ Vegan · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Allergen-free
✓ 80 calories per serving
Use it on: Salads · Grilled chicken · Fish tacos · Grain bowls · Roasted veggies · Avocado toast · Marinades
🥑 Prefer no seed oils? Try our Avocado Oil version → HERE
INGREDIENTS: Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Garlic Chives, Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic, Calamondin Juice, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt), Lemon Juice, Calamondin Peel, Lemon Peel, Orange Juice, Salt, Pepper.
ALLERGEN-FREE: Produced on equipment free from peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soy, fish, shellfish, and eggs.
Avocado Oil - Big Mama's Calamondin Vinaigrette
Avocado Oil - Big Mama's Calamondin Vinaigrette
Seed Oil Free! Your boring salad days are over.
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Seed Oil Free
- 80 Calories per Serving
- No Added Sugar
- No Preservatives
- No Artificial Flavors
- Dairy-Free
Big Mama’s Calamondin Vinaigrette with avocado oil blends the zesty punch of calamondin citrus with a clean label, fresh, vegan, and gluten-free recipe, creating a tangy twist that brings any salad to life. Made with love from backyard garden ingredients in Miami, Florida and free from seed oils, artificial preservatives, or added sugars.
INGREDIENTS: Expeller Pressed Organic Avocado Oil, Garlic Chives, Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic, Calamondin Juice, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt), Lemon Juice, Calamondin Peel, Lemon Peel, Orange Juice, Salt, Pepper.
ALLERGEN-FREE: We do not use peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soy, fish, shellfish, and eggs in our production equipment.
Find Big Mama’s near you
11701 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156, United States
Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. - 11 p.m.
2969 SW 32nd Ave, Miami, FL 33133, United States
Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Red Bird Shopping Center
5767 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155, United States
Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
10070 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156, United States
Mon-Sun: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
3050 SW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33146, United States
Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. - 11 p.m.
80 Curtiss Pkwy, Miami Springs, FL 33166 United States
Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
17100 Collins Ave
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, United States
Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. - 11 p.m.
227 E Lake Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823
Wed-Fri: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
14601 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912, United States
Mon-Sun: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
17629 Wildwood Ln, Cleveland, OH 44119
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
6010 Converse Huff Rd, Plain City, OH 43064
Mon-Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
307 Washington St, Afton, WY 83110
Mon-Sun: 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Calamondin: A Tiny Taste Sensation
Calamondin is a citrus gem – a small, round fruit with a big flavor punch! This Southeast Asian native thrives right here in Miami, Florida, and is a close relative of both the mandarin orange and the kumquat. Calamondin is also referred to as Calamansi, which is the Philippine English spelling of Tagalog kalamansi.
A Flavor Adventure
Calamondins offer a unique taste bud experience. Imagine a burst of tart citrus like a lime, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of a mandarin orange. The rind is also edible, boasting a delightful sugary taste.
Calamondins in the Kitchen
Calamondins are incredibly versatile. Their bright, tangy juice is a favorite ingredient in jams, pies, and cocktails. Big Mama even has a signature Vodka Calamondin Juice cocktail you won't want to miss!
Big Mama's Calamondin Vinaigrette
We love using calamondins in our kitchen! The tartness of the juice adds a delightful zip to our homemade salad dressing. We balance the calamondin's punch with the sweetness of the peel, creating a unique and flavorful experience.
Here's what makes our dressing special:
Calamondin Juice & Peel: A delightful sweet-tart combination.
Garlic Chives: A touch of green color.
Garlic: A subtle kick to add complexity.
Apple Cider Vinegar: A healthy touch of tartness.
Lemon Juice: Rounds out all the flavors perfectly.
So Many Uses!
Check out some of our featured recipes here. Big Mama has been keeping a list of all the ways customers enjoy her dressing. Here are just a few:
- Salads - of course!
- Marinade for fish, chicken, beef, turkey, pork, shrimp, lamb
- In egg salad, tuna salad, potato salad, cole slaw, pasta salad, deviled eggs (instead of mayonnaise)
- Dip for fresh veggies kids love this one & they eat their veggies! (listen up parents)
- Dip for stone crabs, crackers, and even french fries.
- On grilled salmon, veggies, steak, tuna, halibut and swordfish!
- On jalapeno poppers, popcorn chicken, shishito peppers
- On popcorn…kids love this one
- On pasta, pizza, or even sushi
- On mashed potatoes
- On chicken tacos, burritos & empanadas
- On top of turkey, veggie & black bean burgers
- Spread instead of mayonnaise on a chicken salad sandwich
- Atop fried rice or plain rice
- Sauce for poke bowls
- Drizzle on a sub
- In a dirty martini (yes, it’s unique but he loves it!)
- Marinated vegetable kabobs or added after cooking
- Chicken fingers - put dressing in the batter before frying or as a dip when serving.
- Mix with Greek yogurt to make a dip or topping
- Roasted potatoes, roasted root veggies, brussel sprouts, roasted carrots, roasted beets, roasted asparagus
- Mahi mahi sandwich with avocado and onion
- Into soup (chicken, vegetable, black bean, lentil, barley)
- Dress egg, ramen, cellophane, chow fun, wonton or rice noodles
- Cut up fresh pineapple or green mango, add salt, pepper, thyme and toss
- On a grilled chicken, kale, mushroom and rice bowl
- On Hawaiian Pizza
- Mixed with chunky peanut butter, a couple drops of sweet chili oil and a touch of honey for a kicked up dip or salad dressing
- Some drink it because "it's just so good"
- On "anything because it tastes so good"
Featured Recipe
Big Mama’s Cedar Plank Salmon
You’ll need:
- Cedar wood plank
- Filet of salmon
- Salt and lemon pepper
- Ginger teriyaki sauce of your choice
- Big Mama’s Citrus Calamondin Vinaigrette
Soak the cedar plank for two hours in water.
Place the salmon filet on the cedar plank. Sprinkle with salt and lemon pepper.
Add a layer of Big Mama's Citrus Calamondin Vinaigrette.
Grill on the plank for 12-15 minutes at 350℉.
After 10 minutes, top with ginger teriyaki sauce.
Transfer the filet to a cutting board and use a spatula to remove the skin.
Cut into portions and serve.
Become a Wholesale Customer
Add a revenue stream to your market, fishery, or general store. You’ll watch Big Mama’s Calamondin Vinaigrette fly off the shelves!
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Retail - Regular Vinaigrette | Avocado Oil Version
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Email our Wholesale Team at wholesale@bigmamafoods.com or call 305-523-9495 for more information.
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