Vinagrette Dressing

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons shallots, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
dash onion powder
Use an electric mixer to combine all the dressing ingredients.  Mix on high speed for about a minute or so until the dressing becomes thick and creamy.  Put into a container and keep covered in refrigerator until ready to use.
4  Servings

Pasta Salad

1 pound rotini, tricolor pasta, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 to 2 tomatoes, pulp and seeds removed, finely diced
green onion tops, sliced thinly
1/4 cup cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced finely
salt
VINAGRETTE DRESSING
Toss pasta with oil, chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
Add vegetables and season with salt to taste.  Serve with vinagrette on side or add to pasta immediately before serving.
4  Servings

Mandarin Orange Sesame Dressing

1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup mandarin orange section, chopped
mixed greens
grilled chicken breast
Measure the marmalade, cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic powder, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sesame oil and honey into a blender container.  Cover and blend on medium speed for 30 to 45 seconds. Then transfer to a small bowl and add the chopped orange sections. Stir to mix, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve on a bed of mixed greens, topped by sliced grilled chicken breasts.
4  Servings

Italian Dressing

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated
2 tablespoons dry pectin
2 tablespoons Egg Beaters Real Egg Product
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
pinch dried oregano
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed or in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds.  Chill at least one hour before serving.  Use as a salad dressing or marinade.
8  Servings