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Tarragon-Chive Dipping Sauce

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup fresh tarragon leaves
1 1/3 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Garnish: 1/2-inch lengths of fresh chives

Preparation

  1. In a food processor pulse together mayonnaise, tarragon, and 1/3 cup sour cream until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in remaining cup sour cream, chives, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish dip with chives.

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