Copycat Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe
Make a restaurant-style apple cider vinaigrette at home that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. This easy recipe yields a smooth, flavorful dressing.
- 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
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a small bowl or jar.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the mustard is fully incorporated.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking vigorously. This helps create an emulsion.
- Continue whisking until the dressing thickens slightly and appears uniform.
- If using a jar, seal the lid tightly and shake well until fully combined.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt for savoriness or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- To achieve a thicker consistency, slowly add the oil while blending with an immersion blender instead of whisking.
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup if you prefer a different sweetness profile.
- This dressing stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Shake or whisk well before each use as separation is natural.
- This dressing works well on kale salads, spinach salads, or as a marinade for chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0