Oil and Vinegar Dressing

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

2 cups

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
The goodness of crisp salad ingredients comes through when topped with this simple homemade dressing. It tastes so fresh. Mom made it for our family when I was growing up, and now I serve it to my grandchildren. -Barbara Hyatt, Folsom, California

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • Mixed salad greens and shredded red cabbage

Directions

  1. In a 1-qt. jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients. Add the water, vinegar and garlic; shake until sugar is dissolved. Add oil; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, remove garlic from the dressing. Drizzle over salad greens and red cabbage.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 82 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.