
1 ½ cups salad oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon basil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon pepper
Combine all recipe ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake vigorously until well combined. (May be prepared in advance to this point. Cover the jar and let stand at room temperature 2 days)
Makes 3 cups.