Everyday Vinaigrette With Lots Of Variations - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and pepper

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine oil, water, garlic, mustard and salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Variations: Add ONE of the following to the dressing: 1 tsp sesame oil. 1/4 tsp cumin. 1 fresh Parmesan cheese, grated.
Herb Dressing: Add 2 T chopped fresh herbs (basil, dill or parsley or a combination).
Poppyseed Dressing: Omit mustard and garlic. Add 1 T poppy seeds and 1 tsp sugar.
Ginger Garlic Dressing: use 1 T each of vegetable oil and sesame oil; add 1 tsp finely minced gingerroot, omit mustard.