Chef John's Empty Mayo Jar Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cups white wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper , or to taste
• 1 pinch herbes de Provence
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise , or more to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, thyme, chives, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and herbes de Provence into a nearly empty mayonnaise jar containing at least 1 tablespoon mayonnaise.

2. 2

   Cover the jar with its lid and shake vigorously to make a creamy dressing, about 2 minutes. Pour into a serving dish.