Generally, making your own salad dressing doesn't take more than a couple of minutes and will taste much better than the ready-made alternatives filled with additives and stabilisers. Best of all, most will keep in the fridge to have on standby. Prepare a simple vinaigrette by whisking together a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, three tablespoons of white wine vinegar, six tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sugar.

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