Simple Cider Vinaigrette

magpie diner's Note:

Came across this recipe in July's Alive magazine, who needs bottled dressing when you can put this together in a matter of a few minutes. This pairs nicely with quinoa salad or any crisp green salad.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, pure
• 5 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Using a small blender such as a magic bullet or a stick blender, mix everything together except for the oil.
2. Continue blending as you slowly drizzle in the oil, in a steady slow stream.
3. Season with additional S&P if you like.

Reviews

[stingo]

A delightful, simple recipe that scores not only on taste, but also by showing how inferior store bought products are. Even the typical excuse of convenience falls by the wayside, particularly when the results are this good.

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

Loved this so much, I could of sipped it off a spoon (the whole recipe) but alas, I found beautiful greens to dip this on, and it was so lovely. Thanks for posting such a great tasting vinaigrette!

[Lalaloula]

This dressing is really yummy! It has the perfect mix of sweet and tangy and makes any plain salad fancy. YUM! I made half the recipe reducing the maple syrup to 1/2 tbs and the oil to 1 tbs. That was plenty for our salad. I loved the mustard in this!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this keeper with us, magpie!
Made and reviewed for Veggie Swap #43 February 2012.