White Balsamic Maple Dressing
This White Balsamic Maple Dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, made with just a handful of simple ingredients. It’s smooth, slightly creamy, and great on leafy greens, grain bowls, or roasted veggies.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 202kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop garlic very finely. Sprinkle salt on garlic and using the side of your knife or the back of a spoon, mash the garlic into a paste using the salt as an abrasive. Place garlic and salt into the bottom of a salad dressing container or small bowl.
- Stir in maple syrup, tarragon and vinegar. Add oil in a constant stream while whisking, or if you’re using a container with a lid, pour it all in and shake it up.
- You want to emulsify the dressing, or suspend the oil in the other ingredients so it’s evenly mixed. It’ll look sort of creamy when it’s emulsified.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper to your liking.
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Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator – Store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
- Shake Before Serving – The oil may separate, but a quick shake brings it back together.
- Make Ahead – Great to prep in advance, just keep it chilled.
- Freezer – This balsamic dressing isn’t ideal for freezing since oil and vinegar separate when thawed.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg
