Basic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 3 cups vegetable oil
• 8 fluid oz vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, optional
• 2 tablespoons fine herbs, optional
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs; chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional

Method

Combine all of the ingredients and whisk them until they are thoroughly blended. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper or sugar.