Green Goddess Dressing*

   

I used Ina Garten’s recipe from “Barefoot Contessa at Home” She uses basil rather than a mixture of herbs.   Next time I’ll cut back on the salt by half (just use 1 teaspoon) and let the anchovies do the rest.   It’s a great dressing, nice alternative to Caesar or America’s "favorite" (ranch?).   Another point - make it easy on yourself and prep everything before hand, then you won’t end up feeling like it’s easier to prepare a ten course meal than to make this dressing.

Ingredients

1-cup mayonnaise

1 cup chopped green onions (white and green parts, about 7)

1-cup fresh basil leaves

¼ lemon juice (2 lemons)

2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)

2 teaspoons anchovy paste

2 teaspoons kosher salt (next time I will use 1 teaspoon)

1-teaspoon black pepper

1-cup sour cream (Daisy Brand is our sour cream of choice)

In a food process combine mayonnaise, green onions, basil, lemon juice, garlic anchovy paste, salt and pepper.   Process until blended and smooth.   Add the sour cream and process until just blended.   Refrigerate until ready to use.

Note:   Use it on lettuce, asparagus or other blanched veggies.

* Adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home