From The Modern Family Cookbook
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
1/16 teaspoon dry mustard
1/16 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion juice (omit for fruit salad)
Combine all ingredients by beating thoroughly with rotary beater. Beat or shake well just before serving. About 1 cup.

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