BASIC VINAIGRETTE WITH MUSTARD

Basic Vinaigrette With Mustard image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 5m

Yield about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons or more good wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large shallot (about 1 ounce), peeled and cut into chunks

Steps:

Combine all ingredients but the shallot in a blender and turn the machine on; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste and add more vinegar a teaspoon or two at a time, until the balance tastes right.
Add the shallot, and turn the machine on and off a few times until the shallot is minced within the dressing. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve. This is best made fresh but will keep a few days refrigerated; bring back to room temperature and whisk briefly before using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 72 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams