Combine ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup diced shallot, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a mason jar (or bowl). Stir well to dissolve salt. (See note about shallots.)
Add ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Cover jar, then shake until ingredients are emulsified. Dressing should look thick and creamy when done. (If using a bowl, whisk ingredients together.)
Taste dressing, then season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Use vinaigrette immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Enjoy!
Notes
Servings - This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups, which is equal to 12 servings (2 tablespoons each).Shallots - If you combine the shallot and vinegar, then set it aside, you can lightly pickle the shallot (which is delish!). I often mix these two ingredients first, make dinner, then finish preparing the dressing just before tossing with the salad.More - Check out the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, recipe variations, serving suggestions, other dressings you'll love, and more!