Salad Dressing Recipe

There are several variations to this simple recipe. Play around to see what you find the tastiest.

Juice of a fresh lemon

Good quality olive oil (this should be a staple in everyone kitchen, we go through a big bottle a month at our house)

Dried or fresh herbs of your choice (oregano is a good place to start)

1 finely diced garlic glove 

Raw honey or Agave syrup 

Salt and pepper

The rule of thumb for salad dressing is one part acid to two parts oil. 

The acid I use at home is most often fresh lemon. It gives my salad a crisp fresh flavor. Feel free to use any vinegar that you have around the house. (Remember though that white vinegar is not a good choice. It is best used as a cleaning product.) The amount that you use depends on the amount of dressing you want to make. It keeps quite well in the fridge for up to a week.

Add the corresponding amount of olive oil, the diced garlic, and a generous pinch of herbs.

Mix well. Sweeten to taste with the raw honey or agave syrup (these can be omitted if needed but do help to balance the acidity of the lemon or vinegar). Salt and pepper to taste. 

Top your favorite salad, toss and dig in!