Vinaigrette (Basic)

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • scant 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 5 twists of peppermill
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • scant tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c. olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Put mustard in the bottom of a salad bowl.
  2. 2
    Stir the first 5 ingredients, whisking constantly.
  3. 3
    Add vegetable oil and olive oil in a very thin stream.
  4. 4
    Makes 6 tablespoons of vinaigrette, enough for 10 to 12 cups of salad greens.
  5. 5
    Use shortly after it is made. Add whatever you like, garlic, anchovies, shallots, sliced mushrooms, chopped capers, etc.
  6. 6
    May be used on grilled fish or cold roast beef (add horseradish) or chicken.

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