Photo: William Abranowicz

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
• ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp. minced fresh garlic
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup good olive oil
• 6 cups salad greens or mesclun mix

Directions

Total time: 5 minutes

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, ¾ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper. While whisking, slowly add olive oil until vinaigrette is emulsified.

When you're serving a salad for a dinner party, put vinaigrette in the bottom of a serving bowl and place greens on top. This can sit for an hour or 2. When ready to serve, toss greens and serve immediately.


Recipe adapted from Barefoot Contessa Foolproof. Copyright © 2012 by Ina Garten. To be published by Clarkson Potter on October 30, 2012.

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