Balsamic Vinaigrette

• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. In a medium bowl whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, hot pepper sauce and salt.
2. continue to whisk while adding the oil in a slow stream; the dressing will thicken.
3. Add freshly ground pepper to taste, and adjust the seasoning.
4. Use within an hour or so of completion

balsamic vinegar, mustard, shallot, hot pepper, salt, cold pressed, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/balsamic-vinaigrette-recipe.html (may not work)