GREEK SALAD DRESSING

I promised to post this recipe for a simple, yet delicious Greek salad dressing. It's really versatile and does not have to be used just for salad. It makes a great meat marinade as well!

2 fresh garlic cloves, minced then crushed

1/4-teaspoon salt (optional)

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (like Grey poupon)

1/2-cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (not bottled)

1/2-teaspoon sugar

5 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2-teaspoon basil leaves

1/4-teaspoon oregano leaves

Mix all ingredients together and shake well to mix.

For a creamier dressing, add all ingredients except oil to a blender. Pulse several times to mix ingredients. With blender running on high, slowly pour oil into blender until mixture is creamy.

Refrigerate.