1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. freshly ground
black pepper
1 T. sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 T. dijon mustard
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 C. water

Combine the salt and vinegar and stir until the salt is completely dissolved. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the water, and mix well. Add the water and mix well. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container.

italian dressing
Add 1 T. each of fresh oregano, basil, and tarragon, finely chopped, or 1 tsp. of each of the same herbs, dried, crushing them first in a mortar and pestle.

asian dressing
Add 1 tsp. curry powder and 1/8 tsp. ground ginger.

mexican dressing
Add 1/2 tsp. ground cumin.

tarragon dressing
Add 3 T. fresh tarragon, finely chopped, or 1 tsp. dried, crushed in a mortar and pestle before using.

Yield: 2 C.
Serving Size: 2 T.

Calories:5
Fat: 0