Copycat Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing
Make a homemade apple cider vinaigrette that closely matches popular restaurant styles. This recipe focuses on achieving the right balance of sweet and tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 3/4 cup
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisking/Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and minced garlic (if using) in a small bowl or jar.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the mustard and sweetener are dissolved.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking vigorously.
- Continue whisking until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
- Alternatively, place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well until fully combined and creamy.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed; add more sweetener for sweetness or more vinegar for tang.
Notes
- For a thicker dressing, use slightly less oil or add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum while blending.
- If you want a slightly sweeter profile, increase the maple syrup to 3 tablespoons.
- This dressing works well on green salads, slaws, and as a marinade for chicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.2
- Cholesterol: 0
