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Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

by Katerina Petrovska

4.79 from 14 votes

Jul 03, 2019, Updated May 21, 2025

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Zesty Dijon mustard, sweet maple syrup, and tangy golden balsamic vinegar lend bright flavors to this amazing Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette. It is wonderful on salads, pastas, and works great as a marinade for meats.

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

This classic vinaigrette is made with maple syrup and Dijon mustard, and it only takes 2 minutes to prep. It’ll take your salad game to a whole new level, and it doubles as a killer marinade that leaves meats perfectly tender and packed with flavor.

Honestly, if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me for this recipe, I’d be a thousandaire by now. Not quite the gazillionaire I plan to be, but hey, we’re getting closer. 😎 Maybe my homemade Italian salad dressing and ranch dressing will help me cross the finish line?

Ingredients For This Vinaigrette

So… picture this: You, a giant Fall salad, and this maple-balsamic vinaigrette drizzled all over it. You’re sitting on a balcony in Paris, a cool breeze is working its magic on your Farrah Fawcett hair, and you’re wearing a white dress shirt. My dreams are made of thiiiiis…

Here’s what you’ll need to bring that moment (or at least the dressing) to life:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – This is your base. Use a good-quality EVOO for the best flavor.
• Golden Balsamic Vinegar – Milder and slightly sweeter than traditional balsamic, it retains a light color. Regular balsamic works, too, but it’ll be deeper in color and a bit bolder in taste.
• Dijon Mustard – Adds a little zip and helps emulsify the dressing so it stays creamy. You can sub with yellow mustard or spicy brown mustard.
• Pure Maple Syrup – Sweetens the vinaigrette. Make sure you’re using real maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
• Salt & Black Pepper – Essential for balancing all the flavors. Start light and adjust to taste.

How To Make This Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

But get this. We can totally do that with this salad dressing. ALL YOU WILL NEED TO DO IS whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, golden balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

Add that to an apple bacon salad OR smother it over some baked chicken, and that will make for one awesome, waist-friendly din din. Trust me, I’ve done it.

Serving Suggestions

This maple balsamic vinaigrette isn’t just for salads, though it is amazing drizzled over a big bowl of greens. I love using it with my mango chicken salad or hearty chef salad for a sweet and tangy upgrade. It also makes a fantastic marinade! Try it with my London broil or juicy beer marinated chicken thighs! The vinaigrette adds just the right balance of sweetness and acidity for tender, flavorful meat.

Proper Storage

Store the vinaigrette in a jar or an airtight container with a lid and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Give it a good shake or stir before each use, as natural separation may occur.

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4.79 from 14 votes

Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

by Katerina Petrovska

A classic vinaigrette salad dressing made with maple syrup and dijon mustard. It’s wonderful on salads, pastas, and works great as a marinade for meats.

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

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• ▢ ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 2 teaspoons golden balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• ▢ salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions 

• Mix. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined and thoroughly incorporated. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
• Store. Transfer the prepared dressing to a jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Equipment

• Whisk
• 8-ounce Mason Jars

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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