5 Ingredient Tangy Maple Balsamic Dressing

Balsamic Maple Salad Vinaigrette in a jar.

5 Ingredient Tangy Maple Balsamic Dressing

With just a few pantry staples and a touch of mellow shallot, my Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is an easy homemade salad dressing to pull together in under 5 minutes. It adds instant flavor to salads or roasted veggies. Rich, tangy and lightly sweet, this recipe yields about 2/3 cup and is vegetarian and vegan.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Maple Balsamic Dressing

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings (2 tablespoons ea)

Calories 158kcal

Author Traci York

Ingredients

1/4 cup (55 grams) Balsamic Vinegar
2-3 teaspoons Pure Maple Syrup *see note
3/4 teaspoon Prepared Dijon Mustard
2 teaspoon Shallot minced
Pinch Salt & Pepper
1/3 cup (65 grams) Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

In a small bowl, add the vinegar, maple syrup, dijon, shallot and salt and pepper. Whisking, drizzle in olive oil until a creamy emulsion is formed. Taste for maple syrup adjustment. The dressing should taste bold, slightly sweet and tangy.
Alternatively, add all the ingredients to a Mason jar and shake vigorously.
To Store: store in the refrigerator in a lidded container for up to a week. Before using, set at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Whisk or shake before using.

Notes

*Balsamic Vinegar: brands vary widely in sweetness and viscosity. Depending on the sweetness of your vinegar, adjust the maple syrup to taste.

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