Olive oil-based homemade dressing
Making your own salad dressing with olive oil is healthy. Making extra virgin olive oil dressing is easy with this recipe.
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon vinegar (balsamic, red, white, or lemon does nicely)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 chopped tiny garlic clove 1 tsp Dijon 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh-cracked black pepper
Method Mix all ingredients in a small, tight-fitting jar.
Taste and season as desired. Add vinegar for tang, salt for savoriness, or honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
Here are some DIY dressing customization tips: A tablespoon or two of chopped fresh herbs like parsley, basil, oregano, or thyme adds fresh flavor.
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