Lemon Salad Dressing

This a simple recipe that can be adapted to many different purposes. When I made it, I used some as a marinade for chicken that I later grilled. I served the chicken over a salad of romaine, tomatoes, red onions, and mushrooms, that I dressed with the same the lemon dressing.

The dressing, when used for salad or as a marinade, can be adapted - you can add fresh herbs, more garlic, the addition of blood orange juice (I love blood oranges and it would give the dressing great color) or whatever sounds good to you. I used regular lemons, but I think it would be even better with Meyer Lemons. If you've never tried a Meyer Lemon, you are really missing out - they are incredible. When I made the chicken, I added some Garlic and Herb Mrs. Dash to the chicken, for added oomph. It made a very nice dinner, when accompanied by garlic toast.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1tsp sugar or honey (I used raw sugar, but usually I would use honey)
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Put juice and everything except for the oil in a containe. Mix well, then add the oil. Mix again. An old salad dressing bottle works well for this.