Sweet and sour vinaigrette

My sister-in-law Vicky Runnoe and family gave me a terrific Christmas gift this year. The Spice Kit & Book by Ethné and Philippe de Vienne, also known as the Spice Trekkers. They are spice traders with a very interesting cookbook. If you are at all interested in experimenting with spices, I highly recommend this book and spice kit. I prepare a lot of green salads, but I get bored with the same dressing recipe. This one is my take on their salad dressing. No special spices are required for my version. There is not a mistake in this recipe; there is more pepper than salt. If you use freshly ground pepper, be careful because it can be very spicy especially for children.

  
    Recipe makes
    Active time
    Total time
  

    1/2 cup
    5m
    5m
  

  
    Ingredients
  
    1 teaspoon ground pepper
  
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  
    1/2 teaspoon salt
  
    6 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  
    3 tablespoons maple syrup
  
    3 tablespoons cider vinegar

  
    Instructions
  
    • Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Alternatively, put the ingredients in a jar and shake.

  
    Variations
  
    • Add chopped onion or dried onion flakes.
  
    • Add a little orange juice or zest.

  
    Storage
  
    • This will keep 3 - 4 days in the refrigerator.

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