Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a tangy salad dressing made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dijon and maple syrup. Great any time of year, but especially fall!

When you need a quick salad dressing or marinade at the last minute, vinaigrettes are always the way to go. They are packed with flavor and can be made in less than 5 minutes. They are a great way to dress your salads, marinate chicken or to brush on grilled vegetables.

And not only are there many different uses for vinaigrettes, there are also so many ways to make them your own. You can make a Garlic Vinaigrette, Pesto Vinaigrette, Sesame Vinaigrette, the options are really endless. All you need to do is change out the vinegar you use as well as a couple ingredients and bam, an entirely new flavor profile.

This version is an Apple Cider Vinaigrette that is tangy, and one of my favorite dressings to drizzle over fall salads. Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make it.

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: Obviously, the star of the show here. Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apple cider and has a sweet flavor and golden color.
  • EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: I love using EVOO in my salad dressings. In vinaigrettes, using oil helps emulsify the ingredients.
  • DIJON MUSTARD: Adds a tangy, slightly spicy flavor.
  • GARLIC: The garlic will be raw in this recipe so I really recommend only using a single small clove. Otherwise you run the risk of overpowering the rest of the flavors in the dressing.
  • MAPLE SYRUP: Adds sweetness to the dressing and the maple pairs perfectly with the apple cider vinegar.
  • SALT/PEPPER

Step by Step Photos and Instructions:

Making vinaigrettes is SO easy. All you need to do is whisk until everything is emulsified and voila! Dressing.

Whisk together everything but the olive oil.
Slowly whisk in oil until emuslfied.

Storage and Leftovers:

Keep vinaigrette stored in the refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature and shake before serving. 

This Apple Cider Vinaigrette is great on salads of course but would also make a great marinade for chicken or drizzled over grilled vegetables.

Looking for more homemade dressings? Try some of my favorites:

Creamy Pesto Dressing recipe is an Old Spaghetti Factory Copycat. This creamy dressing with a hint of basil is a family favorite!

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing is easy to make at home! This classic dressing only has a handful of ingredients and is perfect for salads or as a dip.

This White Balsamic Vinaigrette is sweet and tangy! Use it to dress your favorite tossed salad, arugula salad or as a marinade for chicken.


Apple Cider Vinaigrette
5m
Prep
5m
Total

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic (minced fine or crushed )
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Whisk together apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and garlic.

  2. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Season to taste with more salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 306mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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