Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe (2024)

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Posted Oct 07, 2021, Updated Feb 22, 2024

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This maple balsamic vinaigrette dressing is made in 2 minutes with 5 ingredients. It’s the most delicious dressing and it’s so much better than store-bought (with no artificial ingredients). Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free & vegan.

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Today I’m sharinghow to make this healthy & delicious Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe! This dressing literally takes 3 minutes to make and only contains five ingredients. It’s a healthy and delicious way to make any salad taste amazing.

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Why Should you Make Homemade Salad Dressing?

  • No Chemicals.We eat a lot of salad in this house. As a result, I make this dressing all the time. It adds richflavor to your salad while skippingall the chemicals & sugars found in many store-bought dressings.
  • Nutritious.This Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is made using healthy oil, natural sweetener, and high-quality balsamic vinegar. It is completely dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan & paleo.
  • Easy & Convenient.Once you give this a try & see just how easy it is to make your own dressing at home…you will never have to worry aboutrunning to the store for the bottled stuff ever again.
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Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette: Ingredients & Substituions

This Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is my favorite dressing. However, I do have to pause for a moment to implore you to use high-quality ingredients when making this recipe.

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  • Balsamic Vinegar.Thereis a differencebetweenexcellent balsamic vinegar and your run-of-the-mill varieties. As I’ve discussed before, traditional balsamic vinegar should be so thick that it pours like syrup. It should be dark brown and taste sweet.It should most definitelyNOTbe thin, watery, or sour-tasting.My absolute favorite balsamic vinegar in the entire world can be found here. If you haven’t tried true, aged, high-quality balsamic vinegar yet, please please give it a whirl. You will NOT be disappointed.
  • Olive oil.The same holds true for high-quality olive oil. One way I enjoy mixing this recipe up is using flavor-infused olive oils instead of plain. They really add an extra special flavor.
  • Mustard.Any variety of mustard works well in this recipe.
  • Maple syrup.Pure maple syrup is my favorite way to sweeten this homemade salad dressing recipe, because it really imparts a beautiful flavor. However honey is also a great choice.

How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette

This recipe is really easy to make. Simply put the ingredients in a glass jar, secure the lid and shake it up. Here are the steps, don’t forget to watch the video, too.

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Begin by putting the ingredients into a glass jar with a lid.

In these photos I used a regular glass jar, however I have thisSalad Dressing Mixer Jar and I love it! It is almost always sitting in my fridge with some variety of homemade dressing (like this Greek dressing or pomegranate dressing) or another (usually this balsamic vinaigrette).

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One the ingredients are in the jar, secure the lid and shake it up. The ingredients will separate as it sits so you’ll need to shake it up before serving.

Store

Store this balsamic vinaigrette in a glass container in the refrigerator. It keeps for up to a month in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Make sure to remove it from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving, then give it a good shake to re-incorporate all the ingredients (which can separate when chilled).

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Serve

There is not resting or waiting time needed between mixing and serving. You can pour this balsamic vinaigrette over your favorite salad right away, or store it to serve later. Here are some of our favorite salads:

  • Balsamic caprese quinoa salad
  • The best kale salad.
  • Brussels sprouts salad – so yummy.
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Recipe FAQs

Is there a difference between balsamic vinegar and balsamic vinaigrette?

Yes! Balsamic vinaigrette has more ingredients and is sweeter.

Does balsamic vinegar need to be refrigerated?

Store this balsamic vinaigrette in one of the aforementioned glass containers in the refrigerator. It keeps for up to two weeks in the refrigerator, although it never lasts that long in my house.

Can I double or triple the recipe?

I find that this recipe makes enough for a medium-sized crowd. But if you are serving more people, it is very easy to double or even triple this maple balsamic vinaigrette recipe.

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Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Laura

This maple balsamic vinaigrette dressing is made in 2 minutes with 5 ingredients. It's the most delicious dressing and it's so much better than store-bought (with no artificial ingredients). Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free & vegan.

Course condiment, Salad

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 8 servings

Calories 77.4

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Total Time5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add ingredients into a glass container or jar (with a lid) in the order listed.

  • Shake jar vigorously until completely combined.

  • Serve on your favorite salad or store in the refrigerator to use later!

Video

Notes

Ingredients Substitutions

  • Balsamic Vinegar. Good balsamic vinegar is thick and it pours like syrup. It should be dark brown and taste sweet. It should notbe thin, watery, or sour-tasting.My absolute favorite balsamic vinegar in the entire world can be found here.
  • Olive oil.The same holds true for high-quality olive oil. One way I enjoy mixing this recipe up is using flavor-infused olive oils instead of plain. They really add an extra special flavor.
  • Mustard.Any variety of mustard works well in this recipe.
  • Maple syrup.Pure maple syrup is my favorite way to sweeten this homemade salad dressing recipe, because it really imparts a beautiful flavor. However honey is also a great choice.

Store

Store this balsamic vinaigrette in a glass container in the refrigerator. It keeps for up to a month in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Make sure to remove it from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving, then give it a good shake to re-incorporate all the ingredients (which can separate when chilled).

Double/Tripling the Recipe

I find that this recipe makes enough for a medium-sized crowd. But if you are serving more people, it is very easy to double or even triple this maple balsamic vinaigrette recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 77.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Sugar: 3.3g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you enjoy this recipe? Have a question? Leave a comment below!

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Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What do you do with maple balsamic vinegar? ›

Think pancakes, waffles yogurt, and oatmeal. Drizzling it over ice cream or bread pudding, use it in cakes and frosting, toss fruit in it, glaze pork (especially bacon, pork chops, and ham), and more! We like to put it on a cheese plate over goat cheese, blue cheese, or on baked brie.

What's the difference between balsamic vinegar and balsamic vinaigrette? ›

Balsamic vinegar is pure vinegar. Balsamic vinegar is dark brown in color and has a very robust, slightly sweet flavor. Balsamic vinaigrette is a mixture made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and/or other spices. It is typically used as a salad dressing but has other uses in the kitchen as well.

How many calories are in maple balsamic vinaigrette? ›

2 tbsp of maple balsamic, vinaigrette (Bove's) contains 40 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 31% carbs, 69% fat, and 0% protein. This has a relatively low calorie density, with 143 Calories per 100g.

What does too much balsamic vinegar do? ›

This versatile vinegar may enhance skin health, support healthy weight maintenance by increasing satiety, promote digestive health, lower blood pressure and improve blood sugar control. However, overconsumption may damage tooth enamel and lead to acid reflux or heartburn.

How long does balsamic syrup last in the fridge? ›

Here's how to make balsamic reduction

Remove from the heat and let cool (it will continue to thicken). The reduction can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. If it hardens or becomes too thick, gently reheat with a spoonful of water to loosen.

How long does homemade balsamic vinaigrette last? ›

How Long Does Homemade Vinaigrette Last? Traditional vinaigrettes, like the balsamic version listed below, will last longer—sometimes up to a few weeks. However, anything with fresh garlic should be consumed within a few days, as the combination of garlic and oil can form harmful bacteria over time.

What is the healthiest dressing for your salad? ›

Simple balsamic vinaigrette. Balsamic vinegar is full of flavour and olive oil is full of unsaturated fats which, when consumed in moderation, are good for your heart health.

Does balsamic vinegar go bad? ›

We can say that aged balsamic vinegar has an indefinite shelf life. However, it would be convenient to use the product once opened, within two to three years, and the one that has yet to be opened, within five years. After that time, its color may change, and the flavor will no longer be as bright and fresh as before.

Why is balsamic vinegar so high in Calories? ›

Balsamic Vinegar has only 88kcal per 100g of product. Being a natural product and derived directly from fruit (grapes), on the macronutrients level it has almost all the carbohydrates, or fructose, the sugar of the fruit. Specifically, it has 17.03g per 100g.

Is balsamic vinaigrette dressing healthy? ›

Just because this dressing comes together in record time doesn't mean it isn't healthy. It contains olive oil and balsamic vinegar—both of which are full of good stuff like heart-friendly fats and antioxidants.

What is maple vinegar? ›

A dose of sugar (such as maple syrup, which lends a haunting sweetness here) helps the process along: it is converted into alcohol, which then ferments into the softer acetic acid. The result is like balsamic vinegar but rounder and more syrupy.

What is maple vinegar used for? ›

It's amazing simply spooned over a rich, runny piece of brie, accompanied by crisp apple slices, or blended with diced apples and jalapeños as a condiment for meat or game. It also makes for a surprisingly balanced maple martini when combined with ice-cold gin or vodka. The possibilities are endless.

What is balsamic vinegar best used for? ›

Use It To Liven Up Savory Dishes (Or Just Your Palate)

Balsamic vinegar is delicious drizzled over salads, of course. But try it in cooked dishes, too. Balsamic holds onto its spicy kick, balancing the rich flavor of meat, poultry, and fish, and adding welcome acidity to vegetables.

Can I eat balsamic vinegar on its own? ›

People use it as a low-fat additive and part of a heart-healthy diet. Some people believe that balsamic vinegar is good for you all by itself. It's been suggested that balsamic vinegar can contribute to weight loss, low cholesterol, and even a glowing complexion.

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