Honey Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canola oil 
• 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 2 teaspoons minced red onion or shallot
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a clean jar. Cover with lid, and shake until fully blended. Use immediately, or chill until ready to use.

NB:  This dressing is versatile. It isn’t just the perfect addition to lettuce. It can be added  to a cold grain salad or even served over a tart fruit or slices of citrus. The sweetness of the dressing plays well with lots of flavors, but especially sharp, tart tastes. It is also ripe for customization. The recipe is a wonderful base for other combinations of oil, vinegar, and sweet syrups -  different types of vinegar, such as rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar. You could also substitute maple syrup or molasses for the honey called for in the recipe.