Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Maple Balsamic Dressing is the perfect sweet and tangy vinaigrette for salad - but it also makes a great marinade or dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup real maple syrup
- 1 medium-sized lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the extra-virgin olive oil into a small mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Next, slowly whisk the olive oil into the blended liquid until the sauce has blended together.
- Season to taste and serve.
Kori's Tips
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TIPS: Add the olive oil slowly while whisking so the dressing emulsifies and doesn't separate. Or shake everything in a jar with a tight lid. It will separate in the fridge, so give it a quick shake before using.
VARIATIONS: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, swap the Dijon for whole-grain mustard, or use orange instead of lemon for a sweeter citrus note.
MAKE IT FLEX: Brush it on chicken, pork chops, or salmon as a glaze.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Toss it with fall salads like my Roasted Pumpkin Salad, drizzle it over grain bowls or roasted vegetables like Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, brush it on tofu or tempeh, or use it as a dip for crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 170mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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