ROMAN GARLIC AND ANCHOVY SALAD DRESSING

Roman Garlic and Anchovy Salad Dressing image

Provided by Faith Willinger

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 whole anchovies packed in salt or 6 bottled or canned flat anchovy fillets
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 to 3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
fine sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

In a bowl combine anchovies and 1/4 cup vinegar and let stand 6 hours if using salted anchovies, 2 hours if using bottled or canned. Drain anchovies (debone if using salted) and rinse well. Pat anchovies dry between paper towels and in small food processor blend with garlic until garlic is minced. Add oil, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, salt, and pepper and blend dressing until smooth and emulsified. Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.