France
Makes makes about ¾ cup ∙ Difficulty Easy
1. Whisk the vinegar and mustard in a medium bowl.
2. Using a balloon whisk, gradually whisk in the oil to make a thick, smooth vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
Perfect vinaigrette
If you follow the recipe exactly, mixing the mustard and vinegar first, then adding the oil and whisking with a balloon whisk, you will achieve a thick emulsion that will not separate, even when stored.
Notes
Variation
Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing
Add 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste with a little salt, in step 1.