My Maple Dijon Vinaigrette is incredibly easy to make and taste much better than the bottled dressings you find at the store. With a handful of ingredients you have on hand you can create a delicious homemade maple dijon salad dressing at home perfect for any salad.
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I’m not a fan of most store-bought dressings so I usually make my salad dressings from scratch. The basics of making any vinaigrette include having an acid (in this instance apple cider vinegar) and a good quality oil. Dijon mustard is used not only for it’s signature flavor but it also helps elmusify the viniagrette giving this dressing a creamy texture.
With a a classic maple mustard flavor profile and a few simple ingredients this salad dressing recipe is a secret weapon for adding a ton of flavor to your vegetables. This homemade Dijon maple salad dressing is quite versatile and can be used on any number of salad recipes including my Kale and Apple Salad, Beet and Burrata Salad and my Fennel and Apple Salad. Take a look at my Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette and Basil Vinaigrette for more great homemade salad dressing recipes!
Ingredients
- Apple cider vinegar
- Maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- Olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
Cooking Tips
- Feel free to double or triple this recipe to make a big batch
- You can swap honey for the maple syrup if that’s what you have on hand
- In place of the apple cider vinegar you can substitute white wine vinegar,red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
- Add in 1-2 tablespoons of fresh herbs like thyme, chives or tarragon
- Instead of dijon mustard you can use a grainy mustard for a bit of texture
How to Make Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
This maple vinaigrette is such an easy recipe and literally takes just a few minutes using basic pantry staples. Add the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil to a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid and give it a good shake to combine. Alternatively you can add the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk in the the olive oil in a steady stream until well combined.
Storage
Store the dressing in an airtight container, it will last up to a week in the refrigerator. Shake thoroughly before serving.
If you like this this Maple Dijon Vinaigrette be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta
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Homemade Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil to a mason jar and shake well to combine. Alternatively you can add the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk in the the olive oil until well combined.
- Store the dressing in a glass jar, it will last up to a week in the refrigerator. Shake thoroughly before serving.
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Brianna says
So easy to make, one of my favorite salad dressings!