DIY Fresh Italian Dressing

Ingredients

  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp dried mustard
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or chili flakes for spicy version!)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh marjoram
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk garlic, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and vinegar in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together oils; add to vinegar mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in herbs. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.