Ben’s Sugar Shack

Here is a winning recipe submitted by Candace Partridge! Congrats Candace on winning a free pint of Ben’s pure maple syrup.

Spicy Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

1/2 cup Avocado Oil with Chili*
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup Ben’s Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. Garlic, minced
1/4 cup Canola Oil

Place avocado oil, cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and garlic into a food processor and pulse until blended. With the food processor running, slowly add the canola oil until emulsified.

*Note: If you cannot find the Avocado Oil with chili, you can substitute plain Avocado Oil and add ground cayenne pepper to taste or if you don’t like it spicy, you can replace the Avocado Oil with Chili with something mild like plain Avocado Oil or Olive Oil or even use all Canola Oil. It’s pretty versatile. I served this by drizzling it over a bed of freshly picked lettuce and topping with chopped pear, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts. Tomorrow night, it will be the marinade for grilled pork chops.

-Recipe submitted by Candace Partridge