Last Updated on June 5, 2022
Have you ever tried a Vidalia Onion Dressing? If not it is a must try!
The sweet and tangy flavor of this dressing makes it perfect for just about anything, and of course it is so addicting.
I fell in love with this dressing years ago, trying as many different brands that I could find, but I soon found out not all are created equal.
The one I fell in love with was hard to find and kind of expensive, so I decided to create my own Vidalia Onion Dressing.
Wow! I was surprised how simple this dressing was to make, and so inexpensive!
Why use a Vidalia Onion?
A regular yellow onion will have a sharp pungent, strong, and bitter flavor.
But the vidalia onion has a sweet and mild flavor that will blend well without overpowering.
How to use this dressing?
This dressing can be used for so much more than just a leafy green salad.
Try it as a condiment for dipping fries or adding to your sandwiches, drizzle onto steamed vegetables, corn on the cob, a fruit salad, or even cold pasta.
What is in this dressing?
- Onion – A vidalia onion.
- Oil – I used the mild flavored avocado oil for this dressing.
- Real Maple Syrup – My sweetener of choice is maple syrup. Maple syrup adds just a hint of a caramel and vanilla flavor that compliment all the ingredients in this dressing so well.
- Vinegar – I used an apple cider vinegar in the dressing to give it the right amount of tang.
- Lemon Juice – This can be substituted with a lime juice. The citrus juice adds a slight fruity flavor with an extra tanginess.
- Mustard – A simple yellow mustard is my favorite for this recipe. I love the earthy, crisp, and clean flavor a plain yellow mustard adds to a recipe.
- Poppy Seeds – The poppy seed adds a mild nutty flavor with a slight crunchy texture, plus a pleasantly pleasing look to the dressing.
- Seasonings – Minced garlic, salt, and pepper are all the seasonings needed to make this dressing.
How to make this Vidaila Onion Dressing
Clean and slice the onion into quarters, add to the blender.
Measure and add all the other ingredients to the blender.
Blend on high until the dressing is smooth, pour into a quart jar, and cover.
Place the jar into the refrigerator for no less than 2 hours before serving.
Shake the dressing before drizzling onto your salad.
How to serve this dressing
Try this dressing as a condiment to nuggets and fries.
Drizzle the dressing onto your favorite leafy green and vegetable filled salad.
Add to the top of your favorite burger or cold sandwich.
Pour over steamed vegetables or corn on the cob.
Drizzle on top of a fruit salad.
Add to a cold pasta with fresh vegetables and beans.
Vidalia Onion Dressing
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Vidalia Onion
- 1 Cup Oil I used avocado oil.
- 1/3 Cup Real Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Poppy Seeds
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/8 tsp Ground Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 Tbsp Mustard I used a plain yellow mustard.
Instructions
- Clean and slice the onion into quarters, add to the blender.
- Measure and add all the other ingredients to the blender.
- Blend on high until the dressing is smooth.
- Pour the dressing into a quart jar and cover.
- Place the jar into the refrigerator for no less than 2 hours before serving.
- Shake the dressing before drizzling onto your salad.
