Salad Dressing: Garlic-Herb
(“Italian”) Dressing
I’ve recently posted a number
of salad dressings, “vinaigrettes,” on this blog. They can be found in the
index. Homemade salad dressings, to me, are always fresher and tastier, and certainly
cheaper, than store-bought bottled ones. Most are easy and quick to make.
The
dressing will keep a number of days in the refrigerator. In addition to salads,
it can be drizzled over avocado. It can also be used to marinate chicken breast
or fish for the grill.
The
recipe makes enough dressing to dress salad for 6 to 8 people.
1 large clove garlic partly crushed but still intact
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/4 teaspoon sea salt or table salt
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sunflower or canola oil
4
tablespoons white wine vinegar or white vinegar
1/4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
With a fork or small whisk, mix all ingredients except the oils. Taste and add
a little salt or sugar if desired. Stir in the oils and mix well. Leave garlic
in the vinaigrette until ready to serve.