ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Anchovy Vinaigrette image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories quick, condiments, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons or more good red or white wine vinegar
Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
3 anchovy fillets, or more to taste, with some of their oil
1 large shallot (about 1 ounce), peeled and cut into chunks

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except shallot in a blender, and turn the machine on. A creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste, and add more vinegar if necessary, about a teaspoon at a time, until the balance tastes right.
Add shallot, and turn machine on and off a few times, until shallot is minced within the dressing. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve. (This vinaigrette is best made fresh but will keep refrigerated for a few days. Before using, bring it back to room temperature, and whisk briefly.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams