Homemade Sweet and Spicy Salad Dressing

Jennie's Sweet & Spicy Salad Dressing 

  

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce (Trader Joe's Brand)
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp Water
3/4 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
Garlic Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Directions: Mix all ingredients. As easy as that! TIP: You can use the same measuring spoon for all of these ingredients. If you add the oil first, the mustard will slide off the spoon easier.

Makes enough to put on a salad for 3-4 people.

Notes:

1. Important to use Dijon Mustard - does not taste good with regular mustard. 
2. The Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce is a great sauce for all kinds of meals - the bottle costs $1.25 (GREAT DEAL) and you should just keep some on hand.

Serving Size - One serving 
Calories: 47
Fat: 4
Protein: 0
Fiber: 0

This salad was made with red leaf lettuce, mushrooms, sliced avocado, & Parmesan cheese with my sweet & spicy salad dressing... DELICIOUS! Even better - soup and salad... add my Black Bean Soup and you've got a complete meal and it's a SCRUMPTIOUS COMBO! Enjoy! :)

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