It’s been a while since I posted a favorite simple recipe. This is for my favorite salad dressing. It only takes minutes to make. It’s so good that when my salad is gone I turn the bowl up and drink any dressing left in bowl! Our dog Opie even likes it! This dressing is also great for slaw and as a marinade for meats.

Homemade Honey Vinegar Dressing

In a bowl or dressing bottle mix together:

Equal amounts of(I use 1/4 cup or 1/3cup for the 2 of us. It usually last for a couple of meals.)

• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Honey
• Oil
• Water

1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice

1 clove minced Garlic

1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

Dash of Ground Black Pepper

Stir it to dissolve honey. Shake or stir before using.

I have one of those Good Seasons salad dressing bottles. I have also used a glass measuring cup with a pour spout. You can also reuse / recycle those glass bottles that store bought dressings come in.

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I wanted to pass along this article. I was talking with a friend the other day on this very subject.  We have eliminated white sugar from our household. We now use raw sugar. It’s quite good. We also use other natural sweeteners like honey and Agave Nectar (low glycemic for those that cannot have real sugar). Some folks like to use Stevia.

I agree with the writer’s comments about sugar consumption. It’s totally out of hand. When I was growing up sodas were not served at the table with meals. Candy was not eaten on a daily basis.

I think you’ll find this article very informative.

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