Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette


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Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon finely minced scallion
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon wine vinegar
cup excellent olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
Lemon zest

Preparation

1
Stir the scallions together with the mustard and salt.
2
Whisk in the lemon juice and vinegar
3
When well blended start whisking in the oil by droplets to form a smooth emulsion
4
Add the ground pepper and taste for seasoning
5
Grate fresh lemon zest on top of dressed salad
6
Alternately, shake all the ingredients in a jar, or blend with an immersion blender, until emulsified.

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This recipe is based on Julia Child's Basic Vinaigrette Dressing found in "Julia's Kitchen Wisdom". Shallots may be used in place of scallions. Herbs and/or garlic also make delicious additions.

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Friday, December 4, 2009 - 11:19pm

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