Cookbook:Champagne Vinaigrette

| French cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine

Ingredients

 * 1 garlic clove
 * 1 cup champagne vinegar
 * ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 pinch salt
 * 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
 * 2 cups extra virgin olive oil

Procedure

 * 1) Crush garlic clove with the side of the blade of a chef's knife or other flat object. Transfer the clove, leaving it in one piece, to a mixing bowl.
 * 2) Add the vinegar, pepper and salt, and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
 * 3) Remove and discard the garlic. Whisk in the mustard. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly to emulsify.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If not using immediately, store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Whisk again or shake container vigorously to re-emulsify before serving.