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    Home / Recipes / Sauces, Dips & Dressings

    Maple Dijon Dressing

    Published: Jun 26, 2020 · Modified: Jun 10, 2022 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    maple dijon dressing

    When I make a salad, it's all about the dressing. Although the ingredients of the salad are important, the dressing brings it all home. Even though there are plenty of store-bought vegan dressings, I prefer to make my own at home. Not only is homemade dressing healthier, but I also know what's in it, which is extremely important. My maple dijon dressing recipe, for instance, has very few ingredients, yet tastes creamy, smoky and delicious. And my maple dijon dressing is oil-free! 

    WHY OIL-FREE DRESSINGS?

    Many plant-based people follow different versions of a plant-based diet. Some choose, for example, to be oil-free, getting their essential fats from nuts, seeds, and avocados. Since I cook oil-free, I make my dressings and sauces without any oil. Sometimes, however, I use a small number of nuts, to add a creamy component to my dressings. 

    With that in mind, anyone who is allergic to nuts, or chooses not to include nuts in their diets, can always alter the dressings I make by replacing the cashews with the same amount of drained white beans. 

    Another option, however, is to replace the nuts with the same amount of silken tofu, for those who use soy products.

    Regardless of your eating choices, there is always a way to enjoy plant-based dressings and sauces like my maple dijon dressing. 

    WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN MAPLE DIJON DRESSING RECIPE?

    Maple Dijon Dressing

    INGREDIENTS:

    • Raw cashews 
    • Water
    • Maple Syrup
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Liquid smoke (I used hickory flavor)
    • Apple cider vinegar

    WHAT SALADS GO WELL WITH MAPLE DIJON DRESSING

    harvest salad tossed

    (HARVEST SALAD RECIPE)

    Apple Maple Dijon Slaw Recipe

    ( MAPLE DIJON SLAW RECIPE)

    maple dijon harvest bowl

    (MAPLE DIJON HARVEST BOWL)

    (GRAPE SALAD)

    So, the next time you are looking for a great salad dressing, give my maple dijon dressing recipe a try. 

    maple dijon dressing recipe

    OTHER OIL-FREE DRESSINGS YOU MAY ENJOY...

    • Asian Salad with Peanut Dressing
    • Peanut Thai Dressing
    • Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
    • Almond Butter Dressing
    • Miso Tahini Dressing
    • Vegan Southwest Dressing
    • Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
    • Vegan Cherry Walnut Salad Dressing
    • Vegan French Dressing
    •  Fat-free Viniargette Dijon Dressing: Eat to Live
    Maple Dijon Dressing

    Maple Dijon Dressing

    Kathy Carmichael
    Maple dijon dressing is oil-free, creamy, and delicious. Maple dijon dressing recipe is perfect for any salad, as a dip for vegetables, or to drizzle on baked potatoes. So, go ahead and dip!
    4.5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Sauces, Dips & Dressings
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 87 kcal

    Equipment

    • NutriBullet Pro - 13-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System with Hardcover Recipe Book Included (900 Watts)
    • Raw Cashews, 1 Pound – Deluxe Whole Nuts, Unsalted, Unroasted Fancy Snack, Size W-320, Kosher, Vegan, Bulk, A good source of Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper & Manganese

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup raw cashews (soaked overnight but unasked if you have a high-speed blender
    • ½ cup water
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
    • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup or two dates
    • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke

    Instructions
     

    • Soak cashews overnight unless you have a quality high-speed blender.
    • Drain cashews.
    • Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth.
    • Dates can be replaced with maple syrup if desired
    • Refrigerate until ready to use
    • The dressing will last five days in the refrigerator
    • DIET VARIATIONS: (if you are allergic to nuts)
      Replace nuts with ½ cup Vegenaise, and reduce water to ¼ cup
    • Use ½ cup silken tofu and reduce water to ¼ cup
    • Exchange nuts with ½ cup white beans and reduce water to ¼ cup

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
    Tried our recipe?Let us know how it was!
    Kathy Carmichael

    Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

    www.kathysvegankitchen.com/about-me/
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    1. Anonymous

      June 26, 2020 at 11:55 am

      5 stars

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    2. Anonymous

      June 26, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars

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    3. Becky

      November 06, 2020 at 7:31 am

      Hi Kathy,
      In the ingredients you list 1/4 apple cider vinegar. Is that tsp, tbsp, etc.?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kathy Carmichael

        November 06, 2020 at 8:52 am

        Hi Becky, sorry about that! 1/4 cup. Thank you for bringing it my attention. I hope you enjoy the dressing.

        Reply
    4. Anonymous

      December 02, 2020 at 2:03 am

      4 stars

      Reply
    5. Trudy Toi Gurtzweiler

      February 25, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      Hi, Kathy. Wondering if anyone else is having a problem printing any of your recipes. When I click "print", no matter which recipe, it defaults to the top of the page. Thanks. Trudy Gurtzweiler.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        February 26, 2021 at 7:27 am

        Hi Trudy, I just checked it myself and I was able to print. Please try again, and let me know if you continue to have a problem. Thank you for letting me know.

        Reply

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