Aunt Lulu's Vinaigrette
From: Aunt Lulu, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Keeps a few days in the refrigerator. You can use garlic instead of shallots.
Servings: 1 to 2 tablespoons [15 to 30 mL] are enough for 4.
  • Freshly ground salt and black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] vinegar [cider, red or white wine]
  • 1 gray shallot
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] light olive oil
  • In a bowl, place salt, pepper, finely chopped shallot and mustard.
  • Mix together using a whip.
  • Incorporate oil, 1 spoonful at a time, whipping continuously.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.