Strawberry Vinaigrette

We eat a lot of salads around here.   I generally have enough on hand that I can come up with something.  I never use the same dressing twice in a row and am always looking for something new and interesting.  This is a great dressing on a number of different greens and all year around.

For a basic guideline to hundreds of different salad, here are a few ideas:

Greens: Red or green leaf, spinach, butter, romaine
Fruit: Craisins, apple slices, mandarins, berries, apple or pear (or Asian pear) slices
Nuts: Cashews, pecans, walnuts, almonds, sunflower, pumpkin
Cheese: Swiss, cheddar, shaved parmesan, feta, gouda, bleu, brie
Added Protein: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon

(I used spinach, blackberries, smoked gouda, pumpkin seeds on this side salad).

STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE (makes a little over one cup)

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 cup strawberry jam

Whisk ingredients together or put in a lidded jar and shake until combined.  Keep refrigerated.