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Tarragon Dressing

Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 egg yolk large
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 shallot very finely minced
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh tarragon leaves

Instructions

  • Beat the eggs with the mustard in a medium-size bowl.
  • Beat in the lemon juice, shallot, and tarragon.
  • Place the bowl on a pot holder or a folded cloth so it is stable. Then, beating constantly with a whisk, pour in about half the oil in a very thin stream. The mixture should thicken like a mayonnaise.
  • Once about half the oil has been added, beat the mixture for a minute or so until it begins to lighten in color. Then add the remaining oil in a stream still beating constantly.
  • When all the oil has been added, continue beating for a few seconds, then season with salt and pepper. Stir in the water.