Creamy Maple Dijon Dressing

Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions

Here’s a brief rundown of what you need to make this easy salad dressing recipe, as well as swaps you can make to change things up or based on what you have on hand. Scroll down to the recipe card further down in the post for the full amounts and instructions on how to make it.

• Plain Greek yogurt. It’s your choice whentehr you want to use nonfart, low fat, or whole milk yogurt. Mayo can be substituted for a dairy-free option.
• Dijon mustard. Feel free to experiment wirth brown or yellow mustard for a change in the flavor profile.
• Maple syrup. Be sure to use real maple syrup for the best flavor, not pancake syrup. You can swap it out for honey for a slightly different flavor. You can even use a sugar free liquid sweetener to make it low carb.
• Olive oil.
• Apple cider vinegar. You can also use champagne vinegar, and even balsamic vinegar is a nice variation.
• Salt and pepper. Season to taste.

Tips for Success

• Whisk or shake. To make the dressing, you just combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk till smooth, or add them all to a mason jar and give it a god shake. I actually love the OXO Salad Dressing Shaker because you can shake everything up in there, and, unlike a jar, it has a nice pour spout to make things less messy. And you can just toss it in the dishwasher.
• Adjust to taste. Some brands of Dijon mustard have a stronger flavor than others. I usually use Grey Poupon and I like that tangy, zippy flavor. But if it is too strong for you, then cut down on the mustard and replace the amount with more yogurt.
• Make it fat-free, if needed. You can use nonfat yogurt and omit the olive oil. Add a little extra vinegar or milk to adjust the thickness, if needed.
• Store it properly. Keep the salad dressing refrigerated in a sealed jar or airtight container for up to four days.

Make it a Meal

Of course you can use it on salad. Some of my favorites are this summery Chicken and Peach Salad and a hearty Chicken Cobb Salad. But there are lots of other options too. Here are some serving suggestions.

• Use as a marinade. Soak your chicken breasts or thighs in the dressing for severla hours before grilling, ot used it to make Maple Dijon Chicken Foil Packs.
• Serve with veggies. This makes a great dip for cucumbers, carrots, or other raw veggies on your crudites tray, but it’s also tasty with Air Fryer Carrots or even Air Fryer Onion Rings.
• Sauce your meat. Instead of gravy or barbecue sauce, try drizzling it on roast chicken or slow cooker turkey breast. It’s also tasty on Chef Salad Lettuce Wraps!