Gather all your ingredients for the Pasta Salad Dressing, including extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, black pepper, and optional sweetness like honey or maple syrup.

In a bowl or jar, combine 3/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup vinegar. Whisk or shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until emulsified.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of minced garlic and stir well. For creaminess, add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and whisk continuously for 20 seconds.

Season with 1 teaspoon dried herbs, salt, and black pepper to taste. Whisk again to combine all flavors.

If desired, add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to taste for sweetness and whisk for an additional 10-15 seconds.

Give the dressing a final whisk or shake to ensure everything is blended. Pour over pasta salads or serve on the side.