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    Maple Dijon Dressing

    Published: Apr 13, 2021 · Modified: May 18, 2023 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a comment.

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    Made in just 5 minutes or less, this maple dijon dressing is a flavorful combination of sweet and savory ingredients, effortlessly elevating any garden salad! It's quick and easy to make and uses common pantry ingredients.

    Maple Dijon Vinaigrette in a small glass jar with a spoon and some spilled dressing on the side, salad leaves in the background.

    Homemade salad dressings and vinaigrettes are easy to make and budget-friendly, and they won't clutter up your refrigerator with yet ANOTHER bottle or jar.

    Maple Dijon Dressing is an all-purpose dressing that you can use on any leafy green salad. I especially love it in my Butternut and Beetroot Salad and as an alternative option for my chopped Marinated Vegetable Salad!

    The sweet flavor of maple syrup combines perfectly with zesty Dijon mustard (like in this maple mustard chicken recipe), making this salad dressing a truly irresistible choice! The fact that it can be whipped up in under 5 minutes makes this recipe a no-brainer!

    I recently made Maple Glazed Dutch Oven Ham served with dinner salads drizzled with maple Dijon dressing. The pairing couldn't have been better!

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions and variations
    • How to make Maple Dijon Dressing
    • Expert tips
    • How to store
    • What to serve with maple Dijon dressing
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Homemade salad dressings have superior flavor compared to store-bought dressings. The ingredients are fresher, you can avoid preservatives, and you can customize the recipe to fit your taste.
    • If you're anything like me, you buy a bottle of salad dressing and only get through about half of it before it expires and needs to go in the garbage. When you make your own salad dressing, you can make a much smaller quantity and use ingredients you already have in your kitchen!
    • I think Maple and Dijon Mustard Dressing screams FALL! Serve it with these Thanksgiving turkey meatballs for a cozy fall dinner your family will absolutely love!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make Maple Dijon Dressing.
    • Maple syrup: I'll always recommend buying pure maple syrup. If you're lucky to live in an area that produces maple syrup, then you absolutely need to buy local. If not, then look for Vermont maple syrup at your local grocery store.
    • Dijon mustard: I used smooth, tangy Dijon mustard, not grainy or sweet Dijon. Dijon is one of my star flavor-makers! I add to everything from pumpkin ricotta mac and cheese to Dijon chicken thighs.
    • Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is not the same as apple cider. Apple cider is more like apple juice. Apple cider vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented apple juice and is more similar to white vinegar.
    • Additional ingredients: You'll also need extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder.

    Substitutions and variations

    • Maple syrup: Honey is the best substitute for maple syrup. Just like I recommend with maple syrup, I recommend finding a good, pure, local if possible, honey.
    • Apple cider vinegar: White vinegar, red wine vinegar, or white wine vinegar are substitutes for apple cider vinegar.

    How to make Maple Dijon Dressing

    Even easier than this creamy dill salad dressing, this maple dijon salad dressing requires just 2 simple steps!

    Recipe rundown

    1. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl.
    2. Mix to combine.
    3. Serve!

    Step-by-step instructions

    Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

    Ingredients needed to make Maple Dijon Dressing added to a glass bowl with a fork.

    Step 2: Use a whisk or a fork to mix the dressing together rapidly. Continue mixing until the olive oil has emulsified into the other liquid ingredients. The dressing will have a slightly creamy consistency when it's fully mixed.

    All maple dijon ingredients mixed together in a glass bowl.

    That's it! This is a 2-step recipe that seriously couldn't get any easier! You can serve it immediately or transfer it to a glass jar and use it throughout the week.

    Expert tips

    • Another way to mix up this dressing is to add all of the ingredients to a glass mason jar, tightly screw on the mason jar lid, and give it a good shake!
    • As the dressing sits, it may start to separate. This is easily fixed by mixing it together again with a whisk or a fork.
    • In order to make an oil-based dressing look and feel creamy, you need to emulsify the dressing properly. This means you need to vigorously mix or shake the dressing until the ingredients are fully combined.
    • I recommend using high-quality ingredients like pure maple syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar and California Olive Ranch olive oil are my favorites.

    How to store

    Store leftover Maple Dijon Vinaigrette in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 1 week.

    What to serve with maple Dijon dressing

    You can serve salad dressings with SO MUCH more than just salads! Here are a few of my creative ways to use this dressing:

    1. Green salads: Drizzle some Dijon Maple Dressing on classic mixed greens salad, spinach salad, arugula salad, and any Fall Harvest style salad. My favorite salad recipes are my Butternut and Beetroot Salad, Marinated Vegetable Salad, Caesar Salad with Cornbread Croutons, and Asparagus Arugula Salad.
    2. Grilled chicken: Use this vinaigrette recipe as a marinade for grilled chicken.
    3. Roasted vegetables: Drizzle some maple dressing over roasted root vegetables. The hint of sweetness in the dressing perfectly balances out the rich and savory flavors of roasted veggies. Try it over my Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Green Beans and Carrots.
    4. Grain bowls: Hearty grain bowls that have a base of quinoa, rice, farro, or bulgar always need a sauce to pull the bowl together.
    5. Grain, bean, and legume salads: Salads that have a base of couscous, lentils, quinoa, white beans, and garbanzo beans need a burst of flavor from a sweet and tangy dressing.

    Frequently asked questions

    How to make Maple Dijon Dressing?

    How to make Maple Dijon Dressing is described in detail in the blog post above. This is a quick and easy recipe that only has two simple steps!

    Can I replace maple syrup with honey?

    Yes, honey is a very common substitute for maple syrup.

    What is a good substitute for Dijon mustard?

    Any tangy mustard will work as a substitute for Dijon mustard. This includes stone-ground mustard, yellow mustard, and spicy brown mustard.

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    Maple Dijon Vinaigrette in a small glass jar with a spoon and some spilled dressing on the side, salad leaves in the background.
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    • Author: Katie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: salad dressing
    • Method: mixing
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

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    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
    2. Use a whisk or a fork to rapidly mix the dressing together.  Continue mixing until the olive oil has emulsified into the other liquid ingredients.  
    3. The dressing will have a slightly creamy consistency when it's fully mixed together. 
    4. Drizzle Maple Dijon Dressing over your favorite garden salad or chopped raw vegetables.  You can serve the dressing immediately or transfer it to a glass jar to enjoy throughout the week.  

    Notes

    • Another way to mix up this dressing is to add all of the ingredients to a glass mason jar, tightly screw on the mason jar lid, and give it a good shake!
    • As the dressing sits, it may start to separate. This is easily fixed by mixing it together again with a whisk or a fork.
    • The nutrition information shown below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.  It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.  

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
    • Calories: 105
    • Sugar: 4.1 g
    • Sodium: 256 mg
    • Fat: 9.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 4.8 g
    • Fiber: 0 g
    • Protein: 0 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    1. Katie says

      November 25, 2024 at 9:47 am

      I love how quick and easy this is to mix up! There's seriously no reason ever to buy store-bought dressing!

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