Name: Maple Dijon Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1 small shallot, finely diced (about 3 tbsp); 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 5 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)

This simple maple dijon dressing uses just a few ingredients, comes together quickly, and is a delicious homemade salad dressing that can be used on a variety of greens, bowls, and salads!

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maple dijon dressing with kale and beet salad.

Salad dressings can truly make or break the salad you’re about to serve. While there are plenty of delicious dressings that you can buy from the store, making your own salad dressing at home adds a “custom” feeling to your salad and really enhances its flavors!

If you feel intimidated by making salad dressing at home, don’t worry because I have just the recipe for you.

This easy maple dijon dressing recipe pairs well with many different salads and only needs a few ingredients and steps before you have it ready to serve. The sweet maple syrup pairs perfectly with the zesty dijon flavors to truly enhance your salad and wow your dinner table!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

You’ll absolutely love this homemade salad dressing because it’s:

Perfect for all kinds of salads: This maple dijon dressing has a subtly sweet flavor that pairs well with a variety of seasonal salads. I find that this dressing works best on salads that include a sweet component like beets, cooked sweet potatoes, or dried fruit.
Fridge friendly: This dressing can be prepared ahead of time and then stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to make your food prep easier.
Easy to make: No need to be intimidated by the idea of making your own dressing, this recipe only needs a few ingredients and comes together easily!
Crowd friendly flavors: While this dressing is full of flavor, it’s not overpowering to where it will overshadow your salad and scare off your dinner guests. Think of it as the perfect supporting cast!

This easy salad dressing will bring your salad game up to the next level!

Kale and beet salad recipe with maple dijon dressing. — Try it on this easy **Kale and Beet Salad**!

The maple dressing pairs perfectly with this 5 ingredients kale and beet salad. You’ll love it!

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Ingredients:

You’ll just need a few ingredients to make this dressing including:

Olive Oil
Red wine vinegar
Shallot
Maple syrup: Use 100% maple syrup, not pancake syrup!
Dijon mustard
Seasonings: just a little salt and pepper.

The process:

You’ll have this salad dressing ready to serve in just a few steps:

First, finely dice your shallot.
Then, add all of your ingredients to a bowl and blend with an immersion blender until the ingredients have combined into a smooth dressing. If you do not own an immersion blender, you can use a blender cup or whisk vigorously and then shake your dressing prior to serving.
Pair with salads, dips, or veggies and enjoy!

LTN Note: I highly recommend buying an immersion/hand held blender for salsa, dips, soups, and other recipes like this one. Here is the exact immersion blender that I use!

Swaps and substitutions:

There are a few modifications that you can make to this dressing including:

Shallot: If you do not have a shallot, you can finely dice some white or red onion instead.
Sweetener: While it will change the flavor profile of the dressing, you can use honey if you don’t have maple syrup on hand.
Seasonings: Add or remove seasonings to your taste preference or that will better pair with your salad.
Change how you serve it: I love to serve this maple dijon dressing with my kale and beet salad but it would pair well with a fall salad or other goats cheese salads.

maple dijon salad dressing in grooved glass mason jar.

Recipe FAQ:

How do I store homemade salad dressing?
This dressing should be placed into an air tight container and refrigerated.
How long can I store this dressing in the refrigerator for?
I recommend storing homemade salad dressings in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Help, my dressing keeps separating!
I recommend making this salad dressing with an immersion blender and blending it for about 1 minute or until the dressing is combined. This will prevent the salad dressing from separating and if you notice the oil does separate out, continue to blend.
If you do not own an immersion blender, you can blend this dressing in the blender or whisk vigorously until the ingredients are combined. If you notice that they are separating, shake the dressing bottle to combine and serve immediately.

Yield: 1/2 cup

Author: Lauren Twigge