Basic Vinaigrette Recipe

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A basic French sauce made of oil, vinegar and seasonings, used as a salad dressing or to coat cold vegetables, or other cold dishes.

Basic Vinaigrette Recipe (+)

Directions

In a 2 cup container, whisk vinegar, mustard and salt until salt dissolves.
Slowly add oil and whisk in. Add garlic/shallots and black pepper. Whisk. Season to taste.
Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.

(There are numerous variations of this recipe, adding herbs, different vinegars and various ingredients such as capers olives, anchovies, etc.)

Container: small bowl or jar with tight fitting lid

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Serving Description: 2/3 cup

Ingredients

-		3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
-		1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
-		1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
		salt, ground black pepper to taste
-		1 clove garlic or shallot minced (optional)

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