Outstanding Greek Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 anchovy fillets, chopped or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   To make dressing, place the garlic, vinegar, salt, black pepper and cayenne in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade. Whirl until blended.

2. 2

   Continuing to whirl, gradually add the oil, drop by drop at first, then in a thinly steady stream.

3. 3

   The dressing will thicken.

4. 4

   Continuing to whirl, add the anchovies or anchovy paste. Taste and add more salt, if needed.

5. 5

   The dressing can be used right away or covered and left at room temperature. If making the dressing more than 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate.