Tarragon-Vanilla Salad Dressing

Answer 1

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon mustard, dijon-style
• 1 tablespoon tarragon, fresh, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh, chopped
• 1 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped
• 2 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tabasco sauce, to taste, or 1 Chile, fresh, minced
• 1 pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup yogurt, nonfat, or low-fat, plain, or low-fat mayonnaise

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, whisking until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and/or lemon juice. Refrigerate until needed. The flavor improves on standing. The dressing will keep for up to a week.

Yield: About 2 1/2 cups.