Julia Child's Vinaigrette

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: My old recipes
 * Makes enough dressing to serve 6 or ½ cup

Ingredients

 * 1 to 2 tbsp excellent wine vinegar and/or lemon juice
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp dry mustard
 * 6 to 8 tbsp best quality olive oil or salad oil or a mixture of both
 * several grinds of fresh pepper
 * 1 tsp finely minced shallots or scallions and/or fresh or dried herbs, such as chives, tarragon, basil, all optional

Directions

 * 1) Beat vinegar, salt, and mustard in bowl until dissolved, then beat in the oil and seasonings.
 * 2) Or put all ingredients in a screw top jar and shake vigorously to blend.
 * 3) Dip a piece of lettuce into the dressing and taste.
 * 4) Correct seasoning.