Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

Homemade dressings are some of the easiest and tastiest recipes to add to your skill set. This Maple Dijon Vinaigrette dressing should be at the top of your list.

It takes only 5 minutes to make, uses basic pantry staples, is allergy-friendly, and works as both a dressing and a marinade. Forget store-bought dressings – tangy dijon mustard and sweet maple syrup create a perfect balance in this delicious dressing. 

For more vegan salad dressing recipes, try this Oil-Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Dill Tahini Dressing, or Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing. 

Try this recipe as a marinade with these Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & Easy – This maple vinaigrette takes only 5 minutes to make and uses simple ingredients that you probably always have on hand. It’s a great option when you run out of dressing and need something delicious quickly!
• Versatile – This simple dressing works well on salads or as a marinade for veggies, tofu, or any protein you choose.
• Mix it up – Make this recipe your own using spicy Dijon mustard, or give it an Italian twist by adding some Homemade Italian Herb Mix.

Ingredients

• Dijon Mustard – The Dijon mustard in this recipe provides the majority of the flavor as well as the necessary salt. It also acts as a preservative, allowing the dressing to keep in the fridge for several days after making it.
• Maple Syrup – Try to find 100% pure maple syrup. You can also swap it for agave syrup or honey if you aren’t vegan. Or dissolve brown sugar in equal parts water. 
• Apple Cider Vinegar – You can swap it with red wine or white wine vinegar for a slightly different yet still delicious flavor.
• Olive Oil – A good high-quality extra-virgin olive oil provides excellent flavor for this dressing. If you don’t have olive oil, you can sub for any neutral-flavored oil like avocado.
• Garlic Powder – This provides some added flavor, but feel free to omit it if you don’t like garlic.
• Fresh ground black pepper – Add as much or as little as you’d like!
• Optional: pinch of salt

Helpful Equipment

In addition to measuring cups and spoons, the following equipment is helpful for this recipe:

• Airtight container or small jar with tight-fitting lid (a mason jar works perfectly)
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or fork

How to Make Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

This is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to make this full recipe, including photographs. For the quick version, skip ahead to the recipe card below!

Add all ingredients into a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Use a fork or whisk to combine the ingredients until there are no clumps of mustard remaining and everything is evenly distributed.

That’s it! I told you it was easy!

You can also put all of the ingredients into a mason jar and give it a good shake, but there may still be a few clumps of mustard remaining. 

Use this dressing right away at room temperature or store it in the fridge before use. Leftovers will last 2-3 days when stored in an air-tight container.

Enjoy this dressing on your favorite salads, mixed in veggie-packed grain bowls, or as a marinade for veggies, tofu, or your choice of protein.

Variations

• Increase the amount of maple syrup or add 2 tsp brown sugar for a sweeter dressing.
• Add fresh herbs like oregano or thyme for big flavor. 

More Tips

• Not Vegan? Use this dressing to marinate chicken or mix it with feta or gorgonzola cheese in a grain salad.
• Gluten-free? This dressing is already gluten-free!
• Want to mix it up? Use spicy dijon mustard for a kick, or give this dressing an Italian flair by adding Homemade Italian Herb Mix.
• Oil-free? Swap the oil for tahini or sun butter.

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