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    Home » Salad Dressings and Vinaigrettes » Easy Maple Balsamic Dressing

    Easy Maple Balsamic Dressing

    Published: Sep 20, 2021 · Modified: Mar 25, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    This Easy Maple Balsamic Dressing will take your salads to the next level! It uses simple pantry ingredients and takes less than five minutes. Just add ingredients for this homemade maple balsamic vinaigrette to a small Mason jar and shake!

    A small pitcher of Maple Balsamic Dressing with a salad

    This easy Maple Balsamic Dressing with shallots has been topping our salads for years. It's so delicious that I finally decided it deserved a place of its own here on the blog!

    Just like my other favourites, my Everyday Honey-Citrus Salad Dressing, Hollyhock Nutritional Yeast Dressing and this sensational Sesame Miso Vinaigrette, this Maple Balsamic Dressing is always in my regular rotation!

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Instructions
    • ❓How long will Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette last?
    • 🔁 Possible Ways to Vary this Homemade Dressing
    • 🍽 Serving Suggestions
    • 🗒 More Salad Dressing and Vinaigrette Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe

    • It's quick to make, needs no special equipment, and you can feel good about serving it.
    • Making your own salad dressings and vinaigrettes means you can keep them free of additives and added sugar, and you can choose a quality oil for their base. If you're considering switching to making homemade dressings regularly, see my helpful guide How to Make Homemade Salad Dressing.
    • Balsamic vinegar has a powerful flavour, so you don't need much of this dressing to enhance your salads. It is rich and smooth and aromatic, adding just the right amount of tartness to this maple balsamic vinaigrette.
    Easy Maple Balsamic Dressing in a small glass pitcher

    🛒 Ingredients

    You'll find the amounts of each ingredient you'll need in the recipe card below. Here are a few notes about the simple ingredients for this maple dressing.

    • a shallot: brings a pungent flavour to this vinaigrette
    • balsamic vinegar: the best quality you can afford! Look for an aged balsamic vinegar that is labeled "di Modena." You don't have to spend a fortune, but do avoid ones with caramel and added flavourings. A good quality balsamic vinegar will make a difference in all your recipes!
    • real maple syrup: pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup) for a mellow natural touch of sweetness. Using maple syrup keeps this recipe vegan, too.
    • Dijon mustard: a tiny bit adds a little zest
    • lemon juice: freshly squeezed is best. Even a small amount adds bright notes to this dressing
    • olive oil: extra virgin
    • sea salt and pepper: just a little, to your taste
    Ingredients for Maple Balsamic Dressing in a Mason jar.
    1. Add ingredients to a glass jar.
    maple balsamic dressing in a jar
    2. Shake, shake, shake!

    🥄 Instructions

    1. Finely mince the shallot.
    2. Measure the remaining ingredients.
    3. Add all ingredients to a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid or a salad dressing bottle and give it a good shake!

    ❓How long will Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette last?

    Refrigerate leftover maple balsamic dressing in an airtight container. Remove it from the fridge 30 minutes before serving, bring it to room temperature and give it a shake to re-emulsify it.

    This dressing will last at least 3 - 4 days in the fridge, usually longer. For more information on the shelf life of homemade salad dressings, see How Long do Homemade Salad Dressings & Sauces last?

    🔁 Possible Ways to Vary this Homemade Dressing

    It's easy to double or triple this recipe. Once you taste it, you'll wish you had!

    Make it creamy! If you prefer a creamy maple balsamic dressing, whisk in one or two tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt. Taste as you go.

    Substitute a lighter oil like avocado oil or grapeseed oil for the extra-virgin olive oil, if you wish.

    Creamy Maple Balsamic Dressing in a small pitcher with a whisk
    For a creamy maple balsamic dressing, whisk in a little Greek yogurt.

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    This maple balsamic vinaigrette will enhance your favourite salads. I often think of using maple dressings for fall salads or winter salads. I like it on this Winter Persimmon Kale Salad and on Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Pecans.

    Try it on this harvest Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Pears for a beautiful fall or Thanksgiving side dish.

    But this is a versatile dressing, and it's delicious on summer salads, too! You'll love it on this Triple Berry Mixed Green Salad or on a simple Classic Spinach Salad. It's great on kale salad as well.

    It also makes a delicious maple dressing for cooked shrimp or chicken or even sweet potatoes. Try it on your favourite pasta salad!

    When you make this easy Maple Balsamic Dressing recipe, let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment and a star rating below. Thanks in advance!

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    📖 Recipe

    Maple Balsamic Dressing with a salad

    Easy Maple Balsamic Dressing

    This Maple Balsamic Dressing takes less than 5 minutes and uses common pantry ingredients. Create next level salads with this easy vinaigrette!
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    Course: Salads and Dressings
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8 tablespoons
    Calories: 77kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    salad dressing bottle or glass jar with a tight fitting lid
    measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin
    • seasalt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until well emulsified.
    • Store in the refrigerator. Remove 30 minutes before serving, bring to room temperature and shake well.

    Notes

    It's easy to double or triple this recipe. Once you taste it, you'll wish you had!
    Make it creamy! If you prefer a creamy maple balsamic dressing, whisk in one or two tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt. Taste as you go.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Gigi

      December 09, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is definitely a keeper recipe! I used it on your Persimmon Kale Salad and we both loved it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 09, 2021 at 12:20 pm

        Hi Gigi,
        I love that salad too! Happy to hear you like this dressing as much as I do! It's a versatile one!

        Reply
    2. Marilyn

      February 27, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      love this one! So good.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        February 27, 2021 at 12:36 pm

        Thanks for the 5-star rating!

        Reply
    3. Cathy Bhandar

      January 08, 2021 at 8:29 am

      HI Elaine.
      I have made a version of this recipe for years and love it.
      Mine has crushed garlic instead of shallot and no lemon juice.
      I found if I eliminated the garlic I could leave it in my cupboard.
      I always would forget to take it out early to warm up to mix the ingredients.
      I will try adding lemon juice though.
      Thanks for all the great ideas.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 08, 2021 at 8:35 am

        Great idea, Cathy! The lemon juice just adds a little brightness! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply

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