"Salad dressing is far from one of the most unconventional ways to use maple syrup, but it will surprise you regardless. The sweet depth is as comforting as it is sophisticated, with a caramel-like richness that rounds out every rough edge in your dressing. It mellows mustard's sharpness, adds vibrancy to plain mayo, softens an accidental saltiness, and if you've got a vinegar that's too acidic for its own good, maple syrup will balance that tang out easily."
"The woodsy undertone comes in at the end, softly lingering in the aftertaste as you dig in for another forkful. It's a subtle complexity, the kind that becomes more enticing the longer it sits on your palate, and sometimes, that's all you need to level up your dressing game. Think of your favorite dressing. There's a good chance a few tablespoons of maple syrup will make it better."
Maple syrup brings sweet, caramel-like richness and a subtle woodsy finish to salad dressings. It softens sharp mustard, brightens plain mayonnaise, and tames overly acidic vinegars. The syrup also mitigates accidental saltiness and adds depth to vinaigrettes, balsamic blends, creamy mayo-based dressings, and Catalina-style dressings with Worcestershire and wine vinegar. Small amounts can balance and harmonize flavors without overwhelming other ingredients. The syrup's lingering aftertaste enhances repeated bites and can make familiar dressings feel more sophisticated and well-rounded. A few tablespoons can meaningfully improve a wide range of salad dressings.
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