French Dressing or Basic Vinaigrette

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   In a small bowl mix the vinegar and salt and let stand a few minutes.

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   Add the pepper and slowly whisk in the oil.

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   Taste for acid and salt and add more if too bland.

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   Stir to blend before using, or store in a jar with a tight lid and shake well before using.

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   Add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard.

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   Blend well.

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   Include onion and garlic, if desired.

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   Add 1 to 2 tablespoons minced onion, scallions, or shallots or 1/2-1 teaspoon minced garlic.

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   Add 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs, such as basil, chervil or tarragon.

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    Add 1 teaspoon curry powder and blend well.

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    Add 3 tablespoons heavy cream or sour cream and blend well.

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    Use lemon juice instead of vinegar and add 1/3 cup honey.

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    Blend well.

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    Add 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese.

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    Blend well.

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    Add 1 tablespoon heavy cream, 1 tablespoon currant jelly, and 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind.

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    Mix until well blended.

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    Add 1 tablespoon minced parsley, 2 tablespoons minced red pepper, 1 tablespoon minced onion, and 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped fine.

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    Blend all ingredients well.

No additional tips available.