Italian Dressing

Prep: 15 min Yeild: approx 1c

Ingredients

• 1/4 c red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp dried mustard
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4tsp onion powder; or 1/2 tsp minced onion
• 1/2-1tsp Italian seasoning; or 1tsp each fresh oregano, basil, and thyme
• 3/4c extra virgin olive oil
• 1tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/4-1/2tsp fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk: vinegar, garlic, sugar, mustard, red pepper flakes, onion, and Italian seasoning.
2. Whisk oil into vinegar mixture a little at a time in a slow, steady stream, until emulsified.
3. Whisk in any fresh herbs; season with salt and pepper.

(Tip: May be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 1 week.)