Description
This vibrant Maple Pumpkin Autumn Salad Dressing combines the rich flavors of pumpkin purée, tangy cider vinegar, and sweet maple syrup, enhanced with warm spices and fresh herbs. Perfect for adding a seasonal touch to your salads, this creamy and flavorful dressing is easy to prepare in just minutes using a blender.
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin purée
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoon herbes de Provence or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup good olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all ingredients except the olive oil into a blender and process until the mixture is a smooth purée, ensuring all flavors meld together evenly.
- Add Oil: With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dressing, creating a smooth and homogenous texture.
- Store Dressing: Transfer the finished dressing into a lidded glass container and refrigerate it until ready to use, allowing the flavors to further develop.
- Shake Before Use: Before each use, stir or shake the dressing well as separation may occur over time.
- Enjoy: Use the dressing within 7 days for optimal freshness and flavor to elevate your autumn salads.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin purée or canned 100% pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity to control sweetness according to taste.
- Pumpkin pie spice can be homemade with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, or store-bought.
- Herbes de Provence can be substituted with fresh thyme leaves for a fresh herbal note.
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator and consume within one week for best quality.
