Maple Dijon Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Makes ½ cup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
½ shallot, minced
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a glass jar with a lid or a salad dressing shaker. Shake vigorously until emulsified.
Serving size (2 Tbsp): 228 calories, 13 gm carbs (Fiber 2 gm, Sugar 7 gm), 19 gm fat (3 gm sat, 13 gm mono, 2 gm poly), 218 mg sodium
Since this dressing is more calorie dense, I like to mix a batch and pour it over a big grain-based salad with 6-8 servings. It adds great flavor and moisture to the salad and lightens the calories by increasing the number of servings.