Classic Vinaigrette

This is a nice easy vinaigrette to make when you don't want the bottled stuff with all its chemicals and such.

Classic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:

Combine vinegar, shallots, salt, Dijon mustard and pepper. Gradually add olive oil, stirring until incorporated.

Snow Pea Salad with Shallot and Tarragon

I have to hand it to Martha Stewart for this recipe. I loved this vinaigrette so much that I would put it on a salad or any vegetable. It is delish! The only changes I made were to par boil the snow peas and I used dry tarragon. Next time, I will slice the peas but this time, I didn't.

Snow Pea Salad with Shallot and Tarragon
by Martha Stewart

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons champagne or white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 pound snow peas, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add shallot, snow peas, and tarragon and combine.

To store, refrigerate covered, up to 6 hours.