With quick and easy recipes to transform a plain salad into something special, this guide ranges from traditional dressings to new creations. As the most delicious results depend on a cunning combination of the finest ingredients, the opening chapter leads you through the array of oils, vinegars and flavourings and explains their uses and properties. This is followed by a practical list of ingredients for a well-stocked store cupboard. The recipes themselves include not only the classic vinaigrette and mayonnaise, but also a host of tempting hot and cold variations such as Sun-dried Tomato Dressing, Grain Mustard and honey Dressing and even Champagne and Pine Kernel Dressing.