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Home » Recipes » Spices, Sauces & Condiments » Simple Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Simple Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Published: Jan 5, 2017 · Modified: Oct 28, 2020 by Myra · This post may contain affiliate links

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This Simple Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is smooth and creamy, with a deep maple and balsamic flavour.  Perfect for cool weather salads, but also delicious year-round!  Try it with kale, spinach, goat cheese, bacon or apples for a delicious pairing!

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette in glass jar on white plate.

I used to resist making salad dressings.  Even though I was constantly cooking from scratch and trying to feed myself and my family ‘real food’ I still bought salad dressings.  To be honest, I still do buy some.  But I am going to make it a real point to make them myself as often as I can.  Because, guys, this took less than five minutes to make.  In fact it probably took less than two minutes.  So really, what’s stopping me?!?!
Be sure to try this with our Easy Winter Salad for a perfect pairing!
(PS – check out our posts on Stocking Your Pantry on a Dime and Stocking Your Freezer on a Dime, and Stocking your Fridge on a Dime.)
Step-by-step instructions and photos are below the recipe.
Salad dressing in glass jar on white plate.

Simple Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Simple Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is smooth and creamy, with a deep maple and balsamic flavour. Perfect for cool weather salads, but also delicious year-round! Try it with kale, spinach, goat cheese, bacon or apples for a delicious pairing!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Myra

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Place 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in a small blender. Pulse to combine. You could also do this with a whisk in a small bowl if you wish.
  • Add oil a few tablespoons at a time and pulse to combine. Most recipes ask you to pour it in while the machine is running (through the pour hole at the top) and if this works for you that's great. However, I've always found it hard to do that with my small blender without making a big mess. If you're using a bowl and whisk, think of this step as a mini arm workout 🙂 .
  • That's it! You're done! How easy was that?!?! Now go enjoy your salad! 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal
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Simple Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette – Step-by-Step Instructions

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Ingredients for Simple Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette in Blender.

Place 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in a small blender.  Pulse to combine.  You could also do this with a whisk in a small bowl if you want.

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette in Blender.

Add oil a few tablespoons at a time and pulse to combine.  Most recipes ask you to pour it in while the machine is running (through the pour hole at the top) and if this works for you that’s great.  However, I’ve always found it hard to do that with my small blender without making a big mess.  If you’re using a bowl and whisk, think of this step as a mini arm workout :).

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette in Glass Jar on White Plate.

That’s it!  You’re done!  How easy was that?!?!  Now go enjoy your salad! 🙂
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  1. Sherry Boudreau says

    January 07, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    I tried the salad tonight for supper … It was delicious! Thanks for the recipes

    Reply
    • Myra says

      January 07, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      That’s great! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Yvonne says

    January 07, 2017 at 5:42 am

    Love your blog ❤️ The dressing is so simple and so much better than anything you can buy!!!

    Reply
    • Myra says

      January 07, 2017 at 9:08 am

      Thank you!! 🙂 So glad you’re enjoying it!

      Reply

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