Maple Dijon Salad Dressing

Name: Maple Dijon Dressing
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pure Maple syrup; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

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This maple Dijon salad dressing recipes takes only 2 minutes to make and requires just 3 simple ingredients. Sweet pure maple syrup, tangy Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika come together in a balanced blend of flavors in this simple dressing recipe. Great on couscous salad.

Homemade salad dressings are the best, so much better than their store-bought counterparts, but this maple Dijon dressing recipe is a standout.

Just 3 ingredients.

But, so much flavor! Maple syrup sweetens, Dijon gives a tangy kick, and smoked paprika adds a savor depth of flavor.

If you love made-from-scratch salad dressings, this one will go right onto your weekly meal plan. It’s just so easy to make and flavorful, it almost seems unreal. I love this dressing on my couscous salad but it would be great on green salads, grain bowls, or drizzled on roasted potatoes.

If you make homemade salad dressing often, try my Greek dressing, apple Dijon dressing, or Greek Tzatziki salad dressing next.

Ingredients

This is a brief overview of the ingredients used in this recipe followed by substitution ideas. Read the recipe card for measurements.

Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and smoked paprika on a white marble counter.

pure maple syrup: adds sweetness.
Dijon mustard: Provides a sharp and zesty kick, complementing the sweetness of the maple syrup.
smoked paprika: adds some savory smokiness.

Substitutions

Dijon mustard: try a horseradish Dijon or honey Dijon mustard instead.
Variations: Add lemon juice or vinegar for some acidity. Add mayo for a creamy dressing.

Instructions

Prep Tips

You only need a container with a lid for this recipe, no tools, no chopping required.

This simple dressing takes only 2 minutes to make.

Add the maple syrup to a small jar with a lid.

Adding Dijon mustard to a jar with maple syrup in it.

Next, add the Dijon mustard.

Adding smoked paprika to a jar with maple syrup and Dijon mustard in it.

Last, add the smoked paprika.

Shake the dressing until well combined.

Tip

Add more or less maple syrup to control the sweetness of this dressing.

Tips for making maple dijon dressing

This dressing keeps well in the fridge – for about 2 weeks. Just mix well before use.
Feel free to add red pepper flakes or Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) to add a bit of spice to this recipe.
Try grainy mustard instead of Dijon if you have that on hand instead.
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for larger meals or meal prepping.

What to serve with maple dijon dressing

Because this dressing is a bit sweet, it goes well with salads with greens and fruit like this spinach salad with apples. You can also use this dressing on a grain bowl, couscous salad, or on potatoes before roasting.