My 7-year old tossing our salad.
Salad dressings are so simple to make and so very versatile that once you get the basics, it will be hard to go back to store-bought. The basic formula is 1 part acid (vinegar and/or citrus) to 3 parts oil (olive is my favourite for salads.)
I place all of the ingredients into a wide mouth mason jar and use my immersion blender to make this dressing, but you could also use a regular blender or VitaMix. I used 2 tablespoons of oregano here but fresh basil would work too, if fact, you could increase the basil to 1/4 cup. Don't be tempted to add more of the pungent herbs such as oregano or thyme. Otherwise the flavors in the dressing may get too strong and/or slightly bitter. This dressing will keep in the refrigerator in a sealed jar for about 1 week.
3/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Juice of one small lemon
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (oregano, basil, mint, etc.)
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and seasonings if necessary. Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for 4 days.