Le Cordon Bleu

Classic vinaigrette

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Preparation info
  • Makes approximately

    250 ml

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      5 min

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By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

  • About

A classic vinaigrette may be used to add a tang to all types of salads or vegetables. Here it is shown simply with mixed salad leaves.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 50 ml (1¾ fl oz) white wine vinegar

Method

  1. Whisk together the mustard and vinegar in a bowl, with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking continuously This will result in an emulsification, giving a thick smooth texture, rather than the oil separating and sitting on top. If the vinaigrette is too sharp for your taste, add a little more oil.
  3. The vinaigrette may be kept at