To store longer, blend the oil, vinegar and plain salt. Don't add the garlic. Add garlic just before serving.
- 4 cups extra-virgin olive oil or canola/olive oil blend
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp garlic salt OR 1 tbsp. salt and 6 cloves thinly sliced garlic
For a spicy vinaigrette, add crushed, dried chili peppers (1 tbsp to the full jar, or adjust quantity to the amount being served.)
To use as a salad dressing for cold, diced potatoes, add a sprinkling of rosemary and some fresh, chopped green onion.
To use as a vinaigrette for string beans, add a sprinkling of dried oregano.