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Maple Walnut Vinaigrette in a glass container next to walnuts and cranberries.
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Maple Walnut Vinaigrette

A recipe for Maple Walnut Vinaigrette! Walnuts are blended with maple syrup, vinegar, oil, and spices to create a creamy autumn dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine N/A
Keyword maple, salad, salad dressing, vinaigrette, walnut
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 Cup

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (60 grams) walnuts
  • 1 small shallot peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) walnut oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) canola oil

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, walnuts, shallot, garlic, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Puree until smooth.
  • While continuing to blend, slowly pour in the walnut oil and canola oil. If the mixture is too thick, blend in a little more oil or vinegar to taste and reach desired consistency.
  • Pour into a bottle, cover, and refrigerate for up to a week.