Makes about 2 cups

In Italy, Italian Dressing as we know it, is unknown, just as in France they never heard of French Dressing.  In both countries salads are normally dressed simply with olive oil and vinegar.  The recipe given below is an excellent basic vinaigrette in the style known in America as Italian Dressing.

1 ½ cups olive oil

½ cup red wine vinegar

4 to 6 cloves of garlic, very finely minced

1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow onion

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste

Kosher, Sea or other finishing salt and fresh coarse ground black pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously.   Refrigerate until needed.  This will keep for several weeks.  Shake well before each use.