Sweet and Tangy Maple Mustard Dressing

This maple mustard dressing is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and yummy, making it the perfect accompaniment to so many salads.

I love salads which is why I love having a bank of good salad dressings and this maple mustard dressing is one of those that are easy to make and taste great!

This maple vinaigrette is sweet, tangy, and adds a flavorful punch to any salad. I especially love pairing this dressing with my chicken harvest salad (as pictured).

Add this super simple dressing to your arsenal of yummy dressings and you won’t be disappointed.

This post is about how to make an easy and flavorful maple mustard dressing.

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What do I need to make this maple vinaigrette?

You will need:

• Maple Syrup: Adds the sweetness.
• Dijon Mustard: Adds a tangy element and a hint of creaminess.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds the acidity.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Because every good salad dressing needs EVOO!
• Salt: Just a pinch.
• Shallot: Adds the much-needed deeper note and flavor to the dressing. 

How do you make this maple dijon vinaigrette?

In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, and salt.

Then, whisk in the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the vinaigrette emulsifies and combines.

Add the shallot slices to the dressing and allow the dressing some time to absorb the flavor of the shallots. This can be just an hour or it can be done overnight and then the shallot slices can be removed the following day. But don’t fret if you need to use the dressing right away because you can definitely still enjoy the dressing as is without the addition of the shallot (the dressing just won’t have the deeper note to it).

Another way to prepare this dressing is to put all of the ingredients in a small jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously until all the ingredients combine.

How do I store the dressing?

This recipe makes close to one cup of dressing so there’s a good chance you will have some left over. Store the dressing in an airtight container or jar, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 weeks.

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Sweet and Tangy Maple Mustard Dressing

This maple mustard dressing is the perfect accompaniment to so many salads. Any time a salad needs a sweet and tangy pick-me-up, this is the dressing for the job.

Course Dressing

Cuisine American

Keyword maple dijon vinaigrette, maple mustard dressing, maple vinaigrette

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cup

Author Rihana

Ingredients

• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• pinch of salt
• ½ shallot sliced

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, and salt.
• Next, slowly pour the olive oil in the mixture while whisking rapidly until the vinaigrette emulsifies and combines.

  Alternatively, you can put all of the ingredients in a small jar with a lid and shake vigorously until combined.
• Add the slices of shallots to the dressing and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator in an airtight jar. Remove the shallot slices from the dressing the following day.

  Note: You can use the dressing without the shallots as well if you need the dressing right away. It still tastes great, it just won't have the shallot's additional flavor profile.
• Enjoy!

Notes

How much dressing does this recipe make?

This recipe makes about one cup of dressing.

How do I store this dressing?

Store the dressing in an airtight container or jar, in the refrigerator, for up to two weeks.