Vinaigrette

This is a standard vinaigrette - the best salad dressing in my humble opinion

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Ingredients for 4

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Ingredients
1 1/4 teaspoonmustard (French, Dijon) (6 grams)
3/4 teaspoonssugar (4 grams)
1/4 teaspoonsalt (2 grams)
1/8 teaspoonground black pepper (0.4 grams)
50 mlsolive oil
1 1/4 tablespoonwhite wine vinegar (20 mls)
Salt content: 2.75% (by weight, not counting salt in other ingredients)
If you want to use balsamic vinegar, use the same amount of vinegar as you use olive oil.

Method

Put the ingredients into a jam jar, close the lid and shake. Alternatively, you can use a blender.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Recipe PhotoUse an old jam jar - pour the olive oil + vinegar into the jar. Add some salt, pepper and a tiny bit of sugar. Add one teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Close the jar and shake it well - finished! Keeps in the fridge for a couple of days if you want to make a bit more.
Recipe PhotoI've added some dill tops here which makes a nice addition.