~ Classic Vinaigrette (served with Tomato and Avocado Salad)

Taken from:
Olive oil: the essence of the Mediterranean book

Description:
A classic vinaigrette with the deep flavours of extra virgin olive oil~

Ingredients:

1/2 tbsp vinegar

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Salt and ground black pepper

Directions:

1) Whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.
2) Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is smooth and well blended.
3) Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Remarks:

"A taste older than meat or wine, a taste as old as cold water. Only the sea itself seems as ancient a part of the region as the olive and its oil." - Laurence Durrell.

What fine portrayal of the olive from a biographist! In English, it would mean that the olive seems as central to the life and history of the Mediterranean region as the sea, and which possesses a distinctive taste that no one can forget till now. Do correct me if I'm wrong.=)

Let's put the literature aside and concentrate on this impressive classic salad dressing. Tangy and slightly fruity, this vinaigrette over a simple mix of sliced tomatoes and avocado creates wonder, both for your health and palate. Serve this appetiser fresh!