Shake up this sweet and citrusy maple vinaigrette recipe and use it as a dressing, dip, or marinade.
Make this three-ingredient maple vinaigrette with maple syrup, lemon juice, and olive oil.
It’s incredibly versatile, easy to customize, and perfect as a last-minute dressing or drizzle.
Maple Vinaigrette Made from Scratch
- Simple ingredients and a shake or two are all you need.
- This recipe has the perfect ratio of acid to oil for the smoothest dressing.
- Customize the vinaigrette with other ingredients and create new combinations that go with anything.
Ingredients and Variations
Maple Syrup: Add more or less maple syrup as you like. Use your favorite sugar-free maple syrup substitute if you like. Other flavored syrups to try are blueberry, blackberry, or raspberry.
Oil: Olive oil is the best choice for this vinaigrette as it’s light and herbaceous. But you can also use neutral oils like canola, safflower, or an herb-infused oil.
Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is the acid to the oil, making the base for the other ingredients. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best, but you could also use equal amounts of apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar,
Variations: Add more flavor to maple vinaigrette by mixing it with Dijon mustard, minced garlic, bouquet garni, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds.
How to Make Maple Vinaigrette
- Place all ingredients (recipe below) in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Shake until blended.
Best Ways to Use Maple Vinaigrette
Switch out the lemon for this maple vinaigrette on this red leaf salad for a new twist.
Toss Brussels sprouts in maple vinaigrette before popping them in the air fryer for a sweet and crispy appetizer or side dish that’s ready in minutes!
Use maple vinaigrette as a marinade for baked pork tenderloin or a brush over baked salmon as a glaze.
Blend vinaigrette with sour cream for a quick and easy dip with veggies and crostini.
Storing Maple Vinaigrette
Keep leftover maple vinaigrette in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Shake before using.
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Maple Vinaigrette
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together syrup, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour into a covered container for and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Alternately, add all ingredients to a mason jar, seal with lid, and shake until well mixed.
- Leftovers will keep in a container in the refrigerator for 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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