Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this quick and easy Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Made with rich extra-virgin olive oil, bold balsamic vinegar, and a touch of pure maple syrup, this homemade dressing gets a flavorful kick from Dijon mustard and freshly minced garlic. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s an effortless way to transform leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls into a gourmet masterpiece. With its velvety texture and versatile taste, this vinaigrette is not only simple to whisk together but also easy to store for up to a week, making it a kitchen staple for salad lovers. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s the ultimate homemade dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to create an emulsified vinaigrette. If using a jar, add the olive oil, seal the lid, and shake vigorously until blended.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Shake or whisk again before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.1 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
