This Maple Vinaigrette is sweet, tangy, and perfect to go on top of any salad! Plus, it comes together in a flash with simple ingredients that you probably already have in the pantry.
Easy Maple Vinaigrette Recipe Highlights
What is the difference between a boring salad and an amazing one? THE DRESSING…This Maple Vinaigrette is anything but boring!!!
It has just the right amount of sweetness to curb the flavor of the vinegar and lemon, and it’s super easy to make. It literally takes a minute to make.
I don’t usually buy store-bought salad dressings. I think that nothing beats whipping up a fresh batch of homemade dressing just the way you like it and controlling what goes into it. Plus, it tastes 100x better with fresh ingredients.
You can use this dressing on just about any salad you can imagine. I love to dress my Copycat Chicken fil A Superfood salad – my latest obsession – with this Maple Vinaigrette.
Maple Vinaigrette Ingredients
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Pure maple syrup – I recommend using good-quality maple syrup. This is the one I use: 365 Whole Foods Syrup Maple Organic (Grade A).
- Apple cider vinegar
- Lemon
- Salt – kosher or sea salt is recommended for a better taste.
- Black pepper
How To Make Maple Vinaigrette Step-by-Step
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- COMBINE
Combine the olive oil, maple syrup, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or mason jar.
- WHISK
Whisk until the dressing is well combined. Then cover with a lid and store in the fridge until ready to use.
- SHAKE
Shake the dressing just before serving, then drizzle over your favorite salad.
Storing
I love to keep the maple vinaigrette in a mason jar in the fridge. It will keep for up to 2 weeks. Before each use, just give it a big shake since the oil and vinegar will likely separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Olive oil is made with olives, and their skin has natural waxes that protect the fruit as it grows. This harmless natural wax is what make the vinaigrette solidify at low temperature. So this solidifying process is completely natural and doesn’t affect quality.
Let it sit on the counter at room temperature for about 10 – 15 minutes, then give it a good shake. If you are in a rush, you may also run the jar (with the lid on) under warm water to help expedite the process. It will be good as new!
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Recipe Card 📖
Maple Vinaigrette
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml)pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ,or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ,or to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, cider vinegar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season dressing with salt and pepper; whisk until the dressing is well blended.
- Then cover with lid and store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Shake the dressing just before serving, then drizzle over your favorite salad.
Nutrition
Originally posted in March 2016, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, with no change to the recipe in January 2023.
