Makes 1/2 cup. Serves 8; 1 tablespoon per serving.

2 tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp. acceptable vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate.

For each variation below, add the listed ingredients to the above recipe.

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. water

1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

(Omit pepper in basic recipe.)

2 tbsp. finely chopped green onion

Each of the following fresh herbs, finely chopped:

1 tbsp. basil
1/2 tbsp. rosemary
1 tbsp. thyme