Creamy tarragon dressing

The simplest of sauces to jazz up a tomato salad, and it makes a refreshing change from basil

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Makes: 150ml (1/4pt) dressing

150ml (1/4pt) double cream (or half fat crème fraîche)
1dtsp red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
15g (1/2oz) bunch tarragon, leaves chopped

Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir. This is delicious drizzled over ripe tomatoes, cooked chilled French beans and chopped cucumber.

Per serving: 74cals, 8g fat, 5g saturated fat, 1g carbohydrate

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