*Basic French Vinaigrette*
Makes 3 cups

This is a basic French Vinaigrette Dressing.  You can change the flavours of it by changing the flavour of the vineger or by adding a variety of herbs.  It all depends on what you want to serve it with.

1/2 cup good quality red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 TBS fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced
1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil
1/2 cup good quality olive oil

Put the vinegar, water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, sugar, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic into a glass jar. Screw on the lid tightly and shake well.  Add the oils, recover, and shake again, vigorously to combine.  Chill thoroughly for several hours for the flavours to blend properly.  Shake again before using.  This dressing will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Note - You can add fresh herbs, such as chopped parsley, basil, thyme, etc.  With fresh herbs it won't last quite as long.  You may also add finely chopped red onion.  Experiment with a variety of vinegars.  Balsamic,  or Cider are particularly good.  With Cider vinegar I always add a touch of liquid honey.  This is great on fruit salads!