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Bistro-Style Mustard Vinaigrette

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 5, 2009

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Serves 16 (Makes about 1 cup)

Bistro-Style Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar3 tablespoons whole grain mustard 1 shallot, peeled1 small garlic clove, peeled2 teaspoons fresh thyme ½ teaspoon table salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¾ cups extra virgin olive oil

Before You Begin

This is a classic French vinaigrette and works especially well with sturdier greens like romaine and escarole.

Instructions

  1. Process vinegar, mustard, shallot, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in blender until shallot and garlic are finely chopped, about 15 seconds. With blender running, add oil and continue to process until smooth and emulsified, about 15 seconds.
Bistro-Style Mustard Vinaigrette

Bistro-Style Mustard Vinaigrette

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Yield

Serves 16 (Makes about 1 cup)

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients

Before You Begin

This is a classic French vinaigrette and works especially well with sturdier greens like romaine and escarole.

Instructions

  1. Process vinegar, mustard, shallot, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in blender until shallot and garlic are finely chopped, about 15 seconds. With blender running, add oil and continue to process until smooth and emulsified, about 15 seconds.

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