Alsatian Mustard Sauce

• 2 tablespoons strong French Dijon mustard
• 2/3 cup red-wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 scant cup peanut or safflower oil
• 2 large shallots, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 French cornichon or Russian gherkin, diced (optional)

1. Put the mustard and the vinegar in a small bowl and stir together.
2. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, and slowly whisk in the oil.
3. Just before serving, stir in the shallots, chives, parsley, and, if you like, the pickle.

mustard, redwine vinegar, salt, peanut, shallots, fresh chives, parsley, cornichon

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/alsatian-mustard-sauce-374014 (may not work)