Lemony Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing with Many Uses - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice*
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, peeled, finely grated or minced
• 1 tablespoon onion, peeled, finely grated or minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard, (no "natural flavors")
• ½ teaspoon himalayan pink salt, or sea salt, adjust to your taste if necessary
• 6 cranks freshly ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon italian seasoning, crushed with you fingers
• ½ teaspoon pure cane sugar
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil**, plus 2 tablespoons