Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots or onions
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a screw-top jar combine all ingredients. Cover; shake well. Serve immediately. Or cover and store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

2. If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Shake before serving. Use for Pear-Blue Cheese Salad (bhg.com). Makes about 3/4 cup.

Test Kitchen Tip: To add extra zip, substitute spicy mustard for the Dijon-style mustard.