I have never fallen in love with a salad dressing so quickly as with this one. I tend to usually quickly make a easy vinaigrette by just adding a dash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to my salad . However, since I've started making this maple dijon dressing, it has become a staple in our refrigerator.
It all started with having a craving for mustard. That mustard craving turned into a honey mustard craving. What is the best way to replace honey? Agave or maple syrup? I prefer maple syrup. None of this highly processed maple syrup but 100% pure maple syrup. Yep, that's the good stuff. Mmmhm just writing about maple syrup makes me want some waffles now.
Anyway, back to the salad dressing.
I use this salad dressing for nearly everything now. Yes, usually on top of salad but also to dip veggies in. A new favorite way I like to use this dressing (I'll have to write another post on it) is on sandwiches or for a burger sauce. It's a perfectly sweet and spicy kick to liven up any boring sandwich. Even my 3 year old will eat a huge bowl of salad with this dressing. I think that says a lot.
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 8 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Whisk all ingredients together or place in a salad dressing bottle and shake vigorously.
- Serve over salad, veggies, or as a sauce for sandwiches (my favorite. YUM!)
- Store unused dressing in refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use.
Maple Dijon Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 8 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
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Whisk all ingredients together or place in a salad dressing bottle and shake vigorously.
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Serve over salad, veggies, or as a sauce for sandwiches.
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Store unused dressing in refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use.
Jo from yummyvege says
Hmmm I'm trying not to be lazy with salad dressings and experiment more. Will have to put this on my to try list.
Marie says
For some reason, the olive oil does not solidify in this dressing when refrigerated - which is awesome!
Vanessa Croessmann says
It's great! That's one of the reasons I make this salad dressing so often ;)
Debby says
This dressing is great! Easy to make and delicious! Thank you
Vanessa Croessmann says
Thanks, Debby! So happy you liked it ;)
Shari says
I was flipping through salad dressing recipes and to go with the pepper steaks we were grilling and found this recipe. The dressing is AMAZING! I had no idea it would be that delish AND I had all the ingredients. Found my new go to salad dressing to go with steak...and chicken!!!
A must try salad dressing!!
Vanessa Croessmann says
Hi Shari, I'm so happy you liked this salad dressing! It's one of my favorite salad dressing and I make it nearly every week ;)