2tablespoonsoilvegetable or canola, or light olive oil
1 ½ to 2tablespoons sugaradjust to taste
1teaspoonDijon mustard
½teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Shake Dressing ingredients in a jar.
Start with 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and adjust to taste.
Place Salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour over Dressing, toss.
Set aside 20 minutes – mound will reduce by almost half and become juicy!
Serve.
Notes
VARIATIONS for different cuisinesGarlic is always a welcome addition to the dressing, but if you do add it, the dressing is only good for 3 days (on salad or in jar).Asian – Use rice vinegar instead of cider vinegar, add 2 teaspoon of soy sauce instead of the salt, and 2 teaspoon sesame oil. 1 tsp grated ginger and 1 minced garlic clove would be a bonus. Serve alongside Asian mains.Indian Style – use 3 tablespoons of oil, heat in small pan over medium heat and sauté 1 finely chopped garlic. When it is starting to turn golden, add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Allow to cool then use in Dressing. Serve alongside Indian main dishes.Middle Eastern – add a handful of torn mint leaves or coriander/cilantro leaves or a mix of both. Serve alongside Middle Eastern main dishes.Mexican – use lime in place of the vinegar and extra virgin oil as the oil, and add 1 garlic clove, minced. A handful of coriander/cilantro leaves would be ideal too. Serve alongside Mexican mains.Mediterranean – Use red wine vinegar instead of cider vinegar, add 1 garlic clove minced, and 2 teaspoons of dried oregano. Serve alongside Mediterranean mains.