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Julia Child's Classic Vinaigrette

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About This Recipe

Yield:6 to 8 as an appetizer salad, or 4 to 6 as a dinner

Ingredients

  • 1/ 2 tablespoon shallot or scallion, finely minced
  • 1/ 2 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (Mary used Grey Poupon)
  • 1/ 4 tablespoon of salt (or to taste)
  • The juice of one lemon
  • 1/ 2 tablespoon white or red wine vinegar
  • Freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Procedures

  1. 1

    If you prefer to mix the ingredients, make a slurry or paste with the mustard , salt, and scallions first. Whisk in the lemon juice and vinegar, and only then begin to incorporate the oil, drop by drop (according to Julia) to form a smooth emulsion.

  2. 2

    Add pepper and more salt to taste. Lightly dress your salad greens, top with croutons and, if desired, a sliced protein of your choice. Drizzle a few more drops of the vinaigrette to finish.

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