Maple Dijon Dressing
The maple softens Dijon's sharp bite without turning this dressing cloying. It stays smooth and spoonable, making even a plain bowl of greens feel more lively.
Recipe link
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
Total time40 MINUTES
- Course
- Salads, Condiments Sauces
- Cuisine
- American, Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 98
Ingredients
Dressing Base
- ⅔ cup dijon mustard
- 1 cup real maple syrup
- ⅓ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarse, freshly ground)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Instructions
- Blend the Base: Add the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, kosher salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.⅔ cup dijon mustard, 1 cup maple syrup, ⅓ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper
- Emulsify the Dressing: With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing becomes smooth, creamy, and fully emulsified.⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust the salt or black pepper if needed.
- Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Shake or stir well before serving.
Notes
- Use Real Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup provides a much cleaner flavor than pancake syrup.
- Emulsify Slowly: Slowly incorporating the olive oil creates a stable, creamy dressing.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use.
- Serving Suggestions: Excellent on Southwest Quinoa Salad, Roasted Eggplant Bruschetta, Marinated Tempeh Scallopini, roasted sweet potatoes, grilled vegetables, or as a marinade for tofu.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 2 cups dressing — Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories
- 98
- Carbohydrates
- 13.8 g
- Protein
- 0.4 g
- Fat
- 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0.6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0.6 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 3.5 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 161 mg
- Potassium
- 59 mg
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
- Total Sugars
- 12.1 g
- Vitamin C
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 27 mg
- Iron
- 0.2 mg
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Airtight glass jar or container