This Apple Cider Vinegar Vinaigrette is quick and easy! Whisk together this savory vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and olive oil.
Looking for a standout dressing made with everyone’s favorite vinegar? try that Apple Cider Vinaigrette! Made with Dijon mustard and olive oil, it has the perfect creamy texture that won’t splinter and clings perfectly to lettuce leaves. It only has a handful of ingredients and the flavor is balanced and tangy. This is one of those versatile types of kitchen hacks that you can almost use anything. Add this to your arsenal: stat!
Ingredients Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
This is the house dressing better kind of bandage! You know exactly what’s in it: there are no additives or preservatives here! And it’s not loaded with sodium or sugar. This Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing is the perfect way to incorporate this staple into your cooking. Here’s what you need:
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Dijon mustard: a key ingredient in flavor and creating a creamy emulsion
- maple syrup: balances the bitter taste
- Ground Ginger: Interestingly, it adds just the right roundness to the flavor
- Olive oil: brings everything together
How to make the perfect emulsion
One of the great things about this apple cider vinegar dressing is that it comes together in the perfect emulsion. When mixing olive oil and vinegar, you may find that they can tend to separate. An emulsion is formed when oil and vinegar combine to form a creamy texture.
If you whip your emulsion properly, it will remain creamy: even after storage. (Some emulsions will separate in the fridge: you can whip them up before serving). Here’s what you need to know about making this vinaigrette:
- Use a medium sized bowl. Believe it or not, size does matter here! Use a bowl that’s too small and the liquids won’t have enough room to stir with the whisk. Your best bet is a medium bowl.
- Gradually add the olive oil. Add 1 tablespoon at a time, or just a little at a time, beating after each addition. You’ll see the dressing go from thin and watery to thick and creamy in minutes.
Storage of apple cider vinegar dressing
You can store homemade apple cider vinegar dressing in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Technically, you can store at room temperature, but because of the Dijon mustard in the dressing, we recommend refrigerating.
Point: Be sure to bring the chilled dressing to room temperature before serving! The oil will solidify in the fridge. All you have to do is let it sit at room temperature until it’s liquid again, then shake it a few times before serving.
Salads that pair well with an Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing!
The great thing about this apple cider vinegar dressing is that it is so versatile. You can literally use it in any salad you create: it’s mostly what we make on the fly here at A Couple Cooks! When we’re entertaining though, we love a good salad recipe. So here are some green salad ideas to prep and whimsical where this vinaigrette would be perfect:
This Apple Cider Vinegar Vinaigrette is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
The description
This Apple Cider Vinegar Vinaigrette is quick and easy! Whisk together this savory vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and olive oil.
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, ground ginger, and kosher salt.
- Slowly stir in the olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully mixed and an emulsion forms. The dressing can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Before serving, let sit on the counter for a few minutes to reach room temperature and shake well before serving.
- Category: Essential
- Method: flogged
- Kitchen: vinaigrette
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
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