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Creamy Maple Dressing with Black Pepper

Your autumn salads will glow with homemade creamy maple dressing. You'll want to add it to roasted vegetables, too, and maybe even sandwiches!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salad Dressings & Toppings
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 (makes ¾ cup)
Author: Rachel Gurk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt, Greek or regular (or you can substitute mayonnaise)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coarse stone ground mustard (or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • ¾ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until combined, or add all ingredients to a small jar, shake until blended. 
    ¼ cup plain yogurt, Greek or regular, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon coarse stone ground mustard , 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¾ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • Taste the dressing and adjust if necessary, adding extra salt or pepper. If you feel the dressing is too sweet, add more vinegar to balance it out. If you feel it's too tangy, add a bit more syrup.
  • The dressing can be served immediately, or refrigerated until ready to serve.

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Notes

  • Yogurt substitute: If you're not a fan of yogurt, use all mayonnaise instead of yogurt. If you prefer a vinaigrette that isn't creamy, substitute ¼ cup olive oil for the yogurt and mayonnaise.
  • Add an herbal note. Stir in a teaspoon or two of finely chopped fresh herbs. I would suggest rosemary, thyme, sage, or oregano.
  • Storage: Refrigerate the dressing in an airtight container or small jar with a lid for up to 1 week. Makes about ¾ cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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