Sauce Vinaigrette

By John, 30 December, 2023
Region
France
Description

This is the true basic French dressing, brilliant in its simplicity and bright, balanced flavor. You can make it with or without minced green herbs and with either wine vinegar or a mixture of wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice.

Yield
4 Ounces
Preparation time
5 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
5 minutes
Ingredients
2 T Wine Vinegar (red or white depending on the meal, but excellent quality)
1⁄8 t Salt
1⁄4 t dry mustard
6 T salad oil (or extra-virgin olive oil, depending on the meal)
2 T minced fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions

Place all ingredients in a jar and shake until thoroughly blended.

Source

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Simone Beck, Louise Bertolette, Julia Child