Lemon Salad Dressing

I recently started buying bags of fresh lemons or limes that I use to make this salad dressing. If you have access to Meyer Lemons, definitely give this a try:

3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon or lime zest
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice (Meyer Lemons are best!)
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
Dash pepper
1/3 cup salad oil

Combine ingredients in blender or small food processor, and mix until combined. If you have a food processor or blender with an opening at the top, combine all ingredients except oil. Then turn on processor or blender, and add oil in a steady stream while blender or processor is running.

This dressing adds an interesting flavor dimension to smoked ham on top of a salad.