This is a good vinaigrette for a simple green salad. Use extra-virgin olive oil if you prefer a fruitier flavor.

Ingredients

　　2 tablespoons good-quality white-wine vinegar

　　1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

　　1 small shallot, finely chopped

　　1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for seasoning

　　6 tablespoons good-quality olive oil

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　　Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.Buy the full book from Amazon.