Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (Dairy Optional)

Ingredients

• 1 egg yolk ((at room temperature))
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp mustard ((or mustard powder))
• 1 TBSP fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp anchovy paste ((optional, or mashed anchovy fillets))
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 TBSP Parmesan cheese ((grated, optional))