Oil and Vinegar Dressing

As you can tell, I try to eat homemade as much as possible.  I love a good salad but do not like the yucky ingredients in bottled dressings.  I already have a red French dressing on the blog that I do use a lot but sometimes it can be a little heavy on some greens.  This is an easy dressing that tastes wonderful and lasts for a few weeks in the refrigerator.  Another good thing, it can be made from items you have in your kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, halved and crushed                           
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Directions:

In a 1-qt. jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients. Add the water, vinegar and garlic; shake until sugar is dissolved. Add oil; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, remove garlic from the dressing.