1 cup oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar
3 tbsp water
2 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp msg (optional)
1 tsp black pepper
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 tsp hungarian paprika
1 tsp grated onion
2 oz blue cheese (optional)
Directions
Combine oil, vinegar and water and beat until blended. Add sugar,
mustard, MSG, pepper, salt, Worcestershire and paprika and beat until
blended. Add onion and beat well. If desired, stir in cheese.
Makes 1 3/4 cups
This dressing takes kindly to the addition of crumbled blue cheese if
you feel the need.
Created by: Scandia, Hollywood
(C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: French; Salad
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