Cozy Winter Salad Dressing Recipe to Warm Your Greens

This Winter Salad Dressing Recipe adds cozy warmth to your greens with a delightful balance of sweetness and tang.

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Prep Time 10

Resting Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dressing Base

1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Choose unpasteurized with 'mother' for more flavor complexity.
2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup Substitute honey for a similar flavor.
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Acts as an emulsifier.
1 teaspoon Whole Grain Mustard Delivers texture and robust flavor.

For the Flavor Boosters

1 medium Shallot Finely minced for even distribution.
2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves, minced finely.
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Strip leaves from stems.

For the Creamy Emulsion

1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fruity, medium-intensity oil is best.
to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to taste preferences.
to taste Fine Sea Salt Adjust according to the saltiness of other ingredients.

Equipment

medium bowl
Whisk

Method

Preparation Steps

Finely mince the shallot and garlic, and strip the thyme leaves from the stems.
In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar and maple syrup with Dijon and whole grain mustard until fully combined.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify.
Gently stir in minced shallot, garlic, and thyme. Add black pepper and salt to taste.
Cover and let the dressing rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Give the dressing a final whisk and adjust sweetness and saltiness as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 4gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Allow to come to room temperature before using, as olive oil may solidify when cold. The flavors deepen after a day or two in the fridge.

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