Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Equipment
- 1 Zester
- 1 Mason jar
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons orange juice plus zest of ½ orange replace it with lemon juice and zest for making a lemon Dijon vinaigrette if you're on a strict keto diet
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup or honey, or more to taste (NOTE: If you're on a keto/low-carb diet, use sugar-free maple syrup or honey).
- A pinch of table salt
- A dash of freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Zest ½ orange using a zester. Place it into a mason jar and add the orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Lastly, add the olive oil, close the jar tightly, and shake well until creamy and emulsified. TIP: Dress your salads with just enough of the maple dijon vinaigrette to coat the salad; otherwise, it will become soggy!
Recipe Notes
- Store maple dijon vinaigrette in the fridge for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature before serving or dressing the salad.
- Please, don’t forget to shake it well before dressing your salad!
- Do not freeze!
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