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Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

5-Ingredient Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette is the ‘verve’ behind standout salads, this version flavored with maple syrup, both easy and tasty.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Cost: $0.11 per serving

Equipment

  • immersion blender or small food processor or jar with tight-fitting lid
  • small bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon real maple syrup at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil at room temperature
  • ⅛ to ¼ cup fresh apple cider at room temperature

optional

  • Kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Beginning with 1/8-cup of fresh cider, add all ingredients to a small bowl, Mason jar, or other. Emulsify with a wire whisk, an immersion blender, mini food processor, or by shaking in an airtight container.
  • Taste! If you feel you need Kosher salt or black pepper, add it. If your dressing is too thin, add more maple syrup or whole grain mustard. If too thick, add additional cider.

Notes

Please Note that table salt and iodized salt are NOT substitutions for Kosher salt. Do not use table salt or iodized salt in any of the recipes you find on Not Entirely Average UNLESS specified otherwise.
Store Leftover Vinaigrette in a jar or other airtight container with tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate up to 5 days. Shake well before serving.
Substitute Whole Grain Mustard with a stone-ground regular mustard in lieu. 
Substitute Real Maple Syrup with honey in lieu.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg