Anchovy vinaigrette

It truly can't be beat.

Serve this zippy anchovy-forward vinaigrette with crudités or ribbons of raw root vegetables.

A lighter, brighter option for all you Caesar salad lovers.

Makes a generous cup

This tangy, punchy, umami filled Dijon anchovy vinaigrette enhances any salad or roasted veggie. You can even use it as a quick and easy marinade for chicken and seafood recipes.

This versatile vinaigrette, inspired by Caesar dressing, is packed with anchovy, garlic, and lemon.

Lemon juice, a touch of anchovy paste and minced garlic make this healthy salad dressing an eggless, not-creamy version of Caesar.

Of all the various vinaigrettes and dressings in this book, this is probably the one my husband, Joe, and I make the most. It’s Caesar-ish, thanks to garlic and anchovy, while lots of lemon juice makes it bright and bracing. Dijon gives it a bit of creaminess without actual cream or cheese, and it comes together in a mortar and pestle, which gives it a rustic, extra-homemade quality. We’re anchovy enthusiasts, and if I had a soapbox to stand on to profess my zeal for the tiny fish, I would…

Today we’re preparing a super simple, yet flavorfully complex, Anchovy Salad Dressing that is blissfully savory and fresh!

Cookbook author and former Chez Panisse chef Cal Peternell says this unfussy dressing is all about letting produce shine.