Basic Vinaigrette Dressing

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Basic Vinaigrette Dressing

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 tsp salt
pinch black pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbl red wine vinegar
6 tbl oil of choice


Add all ingredients to a shaker jar and shake very well just prior to use.
Variations:
Lemon Vinaigrette: substitute lemon juice for vinegar
Garlic Vinaigrette: add 1-2 cloves of minced garlic to dressing
Herb Vinaigrette: add 1-2 tablespoons of chopped herbs
Honey Vinaigrette: subsitute 1 teaspoon of honey for the sugar
Dijon Vinaigrette: add 3 tablespoons of additional Dijon mustard

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NOTES : We sampled this on a salad of thin slices of cucumber surrounding a
whole peeled tomato, hollowed and filled with various greens and Japanese
mushrooms.