Maple-mustard vinaigrette
Maple syrup isn't only for pancakes, French toast, and waffles. It is also an ingredient in a great salad dressing.
The recipe makes enough dressing for about 4 salads. The amount of sugar and fat in each salad for 4 people is very moderate and easily can be part of a healthy diet.
Topped with pan-roasted salmon or chicken, a big salad of fresh farmers market lettuce with maple syrup-mustard vinaigrette makes a great one-dish meal.
Servings: 4 salads, each serving 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 large shallot, peeled and finely diced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Whisk the first 5 ingredients or blend them in a blender or food processor. Whisk/blend the oil in a slow stream (I am not sure why it's supposed to be in a slow stream — I often just add it all, whisk away, and no one has ever complained).
- Dress your salad. Toss it and top with a protein source.