Garlic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

1 small clove garlic

Coarse salt

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Place garlic clove in a mortar, along with two large pinches of salt. Using a pestle, grind into a smooth puree. Add vinegar and season with pepper; let stand for 3 minutes.

Whisk in olive oil until an emulsion is formed; season with salt and pepper as needed.

To dress a salad, add about 3/4 of vinaigrette to salad and toss until lightly coated; add more dressing, if necessary.