The Best Apple Cider Vinaigrette (5-minute)
Bring your fall salads to life with this easy, homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette, a light, tangy, and naturally vegan salad dressing. In our house, a fresh dressing like this is the secret to making everyone actually want to eat salad. It’s wholesome, quick to make, and full of cozy fall flavor your family will love too.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 119kcal
Equipment
- 1 mason jar or bowl
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to a mason jar or small bowl.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the dressing looks completely combined and slightly creamy. Alternatively, whisk everything together.
- Taste and add additional maple syrup for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Storage:
Store any leftover apple cider vinaigrette in an airtight container or mason jar with a secure lid and keep it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Before using, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow the oil to naturally soften. Give it a good shake to re-emulsify the ingredients, then drizzle it over your favorite salads for that fresh, homemade flavor all week long.
Tips and Modifications:
Shake it in a mason jar. It's the quickest way to emulsify the dressing and gives you a storage container at the same time.
Let the flavors develop. If you have time, make the vinaigrette about 20–30 minutes before serving so the garlic can infuse the dressing.
Taste before serving. Apple cider vinegar brands vary in acidity, so adjust the maple syrup and salt to suit your taste.
For a creamier dressing, whisk in a spoonful of cashew butter or tahini.
For more sweetness, add maple syrup a teaspoon at a time.
For more tang, add another splash of apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg