Apple Cider Vinaigrette: Fall Dressing Everyone Loves

Fall always brings me back to Apple Cider Vinaigrette – a salad dressing that perfectly captures autumn in every drop.

Apple cider vinaigrette recipe

Apple cider vinaigrette is a salad dressing made primarily from apple cider vinegar with oil and other flavorings such as mustard, honey, and garlic. This gives the dressing bright and balanced flavors.

I love how this versatile dressing brings a perfect zesty balance to both light summer salads and heartier autumn combinations. It enhances green salads or salads with sweet or autumnal ingredients like sliced apples, dried fruits, squash, or butternut squash.

Apple cider dressing works well in grain salads or grain bowls. It also pairs perfectly with tangy coleslaw and roasted veggies like beets, acorn squash, or delicata squash.

It complements pork dishes like apple cider braised ribs or caramelized onion pork chops. It also elevates grilled chicken, steak, grain bowls, and creamy cheeses like baked brie.

Here’s how to make the apple cider vinaigrette:

Apple cider vinaigrette

A bright and tangy homemade dressing that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's perfect for fall salads, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 3.5gFat: 13.5gSaturated Fat: 1.7gSugar: 3.2g

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup until well combined.
• Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake well before each use.

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Variations

Apple cider vinaigrette has many variations with different tastes and flavors. Here are some ideas you can try:

1. Spiced Autumn Version
   • Add 1/4 teaspoon each: cinnamon, nutmeg
   • Include 1 tablespoon of minced shallot
2. Herb Forward Version
   • Add 1 tablespoon fresh minced herbs: rosemary, thyme, or sage
   • Increase garlic to 2 cloves
3. Garlic Addition uses 1-2 cloves of fresh minced garlic or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
4. Creamy Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing blends 1/4 cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with the other ingredients. This creates a richer texture, perfect for drizzling over salads.
5. Fruit-enhanced Version adds 1/4 cup of berries (such as raspberries or blackberries) or 1/4 cup of other fruits like peaches.
6. Citrus Zest Version adds 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon or orange juice for a refreshing citrusy kick.
7. Dietary Adaptations
   • Vegan version replaces honey with maple syrup.
   • Sugar-free version uses stevia or monk fruit.
   • Low-oil variation reduces oil by adding water or broth.