Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced into a paste
  • 1 tsp (1g) dried oregano
  • 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (7g) honey
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Mince the garlic. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the minced garlic and use the side of a knife to mash it into a smooth paste. Note: The salt acts as an abrasive to break down the garlic fibers.
  2. Combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, and garlic paste in a glass mason jar.
  3. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. until the honey and mustard are fully dissolved.
  4. Slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil while shaking again. Note: Doing this gradually prevents the oil from separating later.
  5. Continue shaking until the mixture is cohesive, opaque, and velvety.
  6. Taste the dressing over a piece of cucumber or lettuce.
  7. Adjust with more olive oil if it feels too sharp or a squeeze of lemon juice for more punch.