Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt, pepper to taste
  
  Combine the ingredients in a jar with a lid. Close the lid and shake until thoroughly combined.

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Japanese-style Dressing

With the recipe I've tried to replicate the dressing you get served with a salad in a typical Japanese restaurant.

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger root
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar

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Easy Dressing for a Green Salad

This a modified recipe from Chatelaine. The dressing can be made ahead and stored in a container in a fridge till ready to serve.

• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cups olive oil 

Mix the ingredients, shake well, pour over the salad. 

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Caesar Salad Dressing

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cups olive oil
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated 
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 anchovy fillet crushed, or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 

1. Push through the garlic press both anchovies and garlic. Add lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper. Whisk until mixed. 
2. Gradually whisk oil into mixture, whisk in mayo or egg. 
3. Add Parmesan. Then whisk it into the dressing. 

Source: Chatelaine 7/2008

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