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action shot of a hand holding a silver spoon drizzling some of the dijon maple dressing into a small glass jar showing how thick and creamy (but still pourable) it is.

Creamy Maple Dijon Salad Dressing

This easy, 5-minute homemade salad dressing is perfect for adding tangy-sweet autumnal flavor to everything it touches. Adapted from The Modern Proper.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1-2 cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 1-2 tablespoon Minced Shallot
  • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

  • If using an immersion blender: Add all ingredients to a mason jar, utility cup, or small mixing bowl. Use the immersion blender to blend until creamy and consistently smooth throughout.
    ¼ Cup Mayonnaise, ¼ Cup Pure Maple Syrup, 1-2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard, 1 ½ - 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar, ¼ Cup Olive Oil, Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, mix all ingredients except olive oil in a medium bowl until well combined. Now, while whisking continuously, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream. If you go too fast, the maple dressing can break and it'll take a lot of whisking power to bring it back together.

Notes

Nutrition facts are based on a 2 tablespoon serving using ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  • I prefer using more dijon mustard than the original recipe calls for, adding a more pronounced mustard flavor. Feel free to dial it back if needed. You can also swap in spicy brown mustard, honey mustard, or 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of dried mustard powder.
  • Dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Optional Variations:
  • Vegan - Simply swap in your favorite vegan mayo.
  • Maple Tahini Dressing - Instead of using mayonnaise, swap in creamy tahini dressing for a nuttier flavor profile. As a bonus, it’s naturally vegan!
  • Maple Dijon Vinaigrette - Prefer a tangier, sharper, less creamy dressing? Make my maple dijon apple cider vinaigrette instead. (This is also naturally vegan.)
  • Add-Ins - If you’d like to add a bit more punchiness, try adding a clove or two of garlic, a tablespoon or two of minced shallots, or a few pinches of cayenne pepper for warmth.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 225mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Cheap, Comforting, DIY, Easy, Fall, Fast, Gluten Free, Holidays
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