5 from 27 votes
Sweet Vinegar and Oil Dressing
The Sweet Vinegar and Oil Dressing balances apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard to create a creamy, sweet-tart salad dressing. It’s smooth with a subtle tang and mild sweetness, chilled before use to meld flavors.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
servings (1 cup)
Calories:
191 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Bring apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat. Let cool.
- Add oil and vinegar mixture to a blender once cooled. Add Dijon mustard and mayonnaise and blend until well combined, around 20 seconds.
- Pour dressing into a lidded container (like a Mason jar) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before use.
- If making a cucumber salad, pour the dressing over vegetables and let sit for at least 4 hours before serving.
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Notes
- If the dressing separates, shake or whisk vigorously before using to recombine the ingredients.
- Enhance texture by adding poppy seeds or dried dill for extra herbaceous notes.
- For a spicy kick, add a small amount of cayenne pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
0.03g
(0%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
12mg
(0%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.04mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.