Maple Dijon Dressing
This Maple Dijon Dressing is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, combining extra-virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup, red wine vinegar, orange juice, shallots, and zesty Dijon mustard. Drizzle it over salads, roasted veggies, or grilled chicken for an easy and delicious way to up the flavor of any meal!
Maple Dijon Salad Dressing:
We’re all about homemade salad dressings in this home. No mystery ingredients, no weird preservatives—just fresh herbs, zesty vinegars, and a drizzle of healthy oils. Whipping up your own dressing is quick, fun, and gives your greens the kind of personality store-bought bottles can only dream of. Plus, you can easily tweak the sweetness, tang, or spice to perfectly match your mood.
Eating healthier doesn’t have to be boring. Choosing fresh, whole ingredients lets you feel good about every bite while still feeling content. It’s all about making food that’s both nourishing and fun—because a salad should never be a snooze-fest!
Why We Love This Recipe:
- Perfect balance of sweet and tangy – the maple syrup and Dijon mustard complement each other beautifully.
- Versatile – works on salads, roasted veggies, grain bowls, and even as a marinade.
- Quick and easy – ready in just a few minutes with simple ingredients.
- Healthier option – made with wholesome ingredients and healthy oils.
- Customizable – you can adjust sweetness, tanginess, or add herbs for variety.
This maple dijon dressing goes great with our Kale and Butternut Squash Salad (pictured below) and others!
What You’ll Need:
This short list of ingredients are almost always on hand at our house, which makes it super easy to make homemade dressings at the last minute.
- extra-virgin olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- orange juice
- pure maple syrup
- dijon mustard
- shallots
- salt and pepper
How to make Maple Dijon Dressing:
Step 1
Combine ingredients. In a large mason jar, combine the ingredients – extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, pure maple syrup, dijon dressing, minced shallot, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2
Shake vigorously. Place lid on the mason jar and shake vigorously. Set aside for salads or place in refrigerator for later.
Store leftover salad dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or whisk before serving.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes, of course. Add more maple syrup for sweetness or more vinegar/orange juice for tang. Taste as you go.
Yes, neutral oils like avocado, grape seed, or sunflower oil work well. Extra-virgin olive oil adds more flavor, however.
It’s great on green salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or as a marinade for chicken.
Yes, just store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Shake or whisk before using.
Other Delicious Salad Dressings:
I NEVER buy store-bought dressings anymore. Making homemade dressings is easy and then we always know exactly what we’re eating!
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xoxo ~Sue
Maple Dijon Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice – freshly squeezed or bottled
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced shallot
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients. In a large mason jar, combine the ingredients – extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, pure maple syrup, dijon dressing, minced shallot, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons orange juice, 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons minced shallot, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Shake vigorously. Place lid on the mason jar and shake vigorously. Set aside for salads or place in refrigerator for later.
Notes
- Store leftover salad dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or whisk before serving.
- This maple dijon dressing goes great with our Kale and Butternut Squash Salad (pictured below) and others!
Great recipe for salads!
It’s a good one indeed!