Elevate your salad with this amazing homemade Maple Dijon Dressing! The sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard create a flavorful vinaigrette. With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform an ordinary salad into a delicious addition to any meal.
Maple Dijon salad dressing is a delicious and versatile vinaigrette that can be used on a variety of salads. The combination of the sweet maple syrup and the tangy Dijon mustard creates a unique flavor that is both refreshing and satisfying.
This recipe is the base for my other popular vinaigrettes, like Citrus Salad Dressing and Lemon Dijon Dressing.
Ingredients and Substitution
- Olive oil. Always use good quality extra-virgin olive oil. It makes a big difference in building the base to “marry” all the flavors together.
- Vinegar. I love using white wine vinegar for a classic vinaigrette. You can also use red wine, champagne, apple cider, or balsamic vinegar. They will work great but will change the flavor.
- Dijon mustard. Dijon mustard helps to emulsify the vinaigrette to get the right consistency. My favorite brand is Grey Poupon (not sponsored) but you can use any other brand that you prefer or have on hands.
- Maple syrup. I usually use maple syrup in my salad dressing, but you can easily substitute with with honey.
- Garlic powder. This extra ingredient adds a nice touch of aroma for another layer of complexity. You can also use fresh minced garlic for bolder garlicy flavor.
- Salt. This is needed to balance the flavors.
How to make it
In a Mason jar or a bowl, add all the ingredients (¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard, ¾ tbsp maple syrup, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and ⅛ tsp salt).
Close the jar with a lid and shake it well until all ingredients are combined. Or, if you mix them in a bowl, just whisk until smooth consistency.
Pour over the salad or put in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Expert Tips
- Taste it. Depending on the ingredients and brands you use, you might need to adjust the ingredient proportions. After you mix everything, just taste it and make the necessary adjustments.
- Use a Mason jar. I always like to make a big batch of this vinaigrette in a Mason jar. It’s easy to mix all the ingredients by shaking the jar, and then keep in the refrigerator to use when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can refrigerate it in a closed jar for up to a week. Shake it well before using.
Yes! You can easily double all the ingredients. Taste it after mixing to make the necessary adjustments.
This Maple Dijon Maple Dressing is the basic recipe that you can elevate by adding other ingredients, like herbs (oregano, thyme, tarragon, chive, etc.), citrus zest and juice (orange, lemon), different types of vinegar (balsamic, champagne, apple cider, etc).
The best way to use it is in salads, like:
– Orzo Salad with Feta
– Mediterranean Farro Salad
– Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
– Roasted Beet Salad
– Chickpea Pasta Salad
– Red Potato Salad with Dill
You can also serve it over roasted vegetables, like:
– Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
– Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
More easy recipes:
- Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
- Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
- Teriyaki Vegetables
- Creamy Vegetable Pasta
- Margherita Flatbread Pizza
- Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
Maple Dijon Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¾ tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a Mason jar or a bowl, add all the ingredients (¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard, ¾ tbsp maple syrup, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and ⅛ tsp salt).
- Close the jar with a lid and shake it well until all ingredients are combined. Or, if you mix them in a bowl, just whisk until smooth consistency.
- Pour over the salad or put in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- Taste it. Depending on the ingredients and brands you use, you might need to adjust the ingredient proportions. After you mix everything, just taste it and make the necessary adjustments.
- Use a Mason jar. I always like to make a big batch of this vinaigrette in a Mason jar. It’s easy to mix all the ingredients by shaking the jar, and then keep in the refrigerator to use when needed.
- How to store? You can refrigerate it in a closed jar for up to a week. Shake it well before using.
We tried this dressing for our beetroot salad and it was amazing! It was simple to make, we had everything already at home and the result was simply delicious. Thank you!
Just made this dressing. So delicious!!!. Will be one of my go to dressings for sure. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
I love the pairing of sweet and tangy flavors in this dressing. It definitely seems like it would be a great and tasty addition to any salad.
This was so much easier and tastier than my usual dressing! Totally my new go-to recipe. Thanks!
Simple to make and so delicious! I used this dressing on crispy roasted brussels and it was perfection!
This dressing is so easy to make and goes with absolutely any salad! Loved the balance between the tang from the vinegar, spiciness from the mustard, and sweetness from the maple syrup. This will definitely be my go-to dressing from now on!
What a tasty flavor combo for a salad dressing! So perfect for all of those summer salads. 🙂
This Salad Dressing is surely a burst of all the flavors and will make any simple salad yummy and delicious.
Oh my goodness, this Maple Dijon Dressing is a game-changer! It’s incredible how a simple homemade dressing can elevate the entire dining experience. I’m definitely adding this to my go-to salad dressings.
Homemade salad dressings are the best. Always fresh. No preservatives. Simple and delicious.