VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Julia Child

Categories     Mustard     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup, enough for 2 1/2 to 3 quarts salad greens

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 to 2 tablespoons excellent wine vinegar, or a combination of vinegar and lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dry or Dijon mustard
6 to 8 tablespoons best-quality olive oil or salad oil
Fresh ground pepper
Optional: 1 tablespoon minced shallots or scallions and/or 1/4 teaspoon dried herbs such as tarragon or basil

Steps:

  • Either make the dressing in your empty salad bowl: Beat vinegar or vinegar and lemon juice, salt, and optional mustard in bowl to dissolve the salt. Then beat in the oil by droplets, and finally the optional shallots or scallions, and such seasonings as you feel necessary.
  • Or place all ingredients in a covered jar, shake vigorously to blend, and correct seasoning.

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