Mediterranean-Style Salad Dressing

Description: This recipe makes a ton of dressing but may be scaled down to half, plan ahead the dressing needs to chill for a few hours before serving, it will keep well in the fridge up to 2 weeks --- all ingredients may be adjusted to taste --- also see my recipe #66596

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, plus
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons basil
• 2 teaspoons salt (I use seasoned salt)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic clove (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (or to taste) (optional)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

1. Pour all ingredients in a large glass jar, and whisk or mix with a spoon until well combined or you can also blend in a processor or a blender.
2. Adjust all seasonings to suit taste, including the sugar and salt.
3. Let sit in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
4. Shake very well before using.