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Garlic, Oregano, and Lemon Vinaigrette

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Garlic, Oregano, and Lemon VinaigretteRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves
2 anchovy fillets packed in oil (drained)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
1/2 seeded, finely chopped lemon (with peel)
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Finely chop 2 garlic cloves, 2 anchovy fillets packed in oil (drained), 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of kosher salt in a mini-processor. Add 1/2 seeded, finely chopped lemon (with peel) and 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh oregano leaves; pulse a few times to coarsely chop. Add 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; process until a coarse purée forms. Season with more salt and fresh lemon juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

TagsSalad DressingSaladGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableAnchovyFishSeafoodLemonCitrusFruitOreganoHerbs & SpicesSideVegetarianDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeMake AheadNo-CookFood ProcessorBon Appétit

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