Tartar Sauce

Makes 2 cups

Active time: 10 minutes

Start to finish: 10 minutes

11/2 cups mayonnaise

3 scallions, white parts only, chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons

3 tablespoons small capers, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Combine mayonnaise, scallions, cornichons, capers, vinegar, parsley, mustard, and tarragon in a mixing bowl. Whisk well, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Refrigerate until ready to use. Note: The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Cornichon is the French word for gherkin, and these sweet-tart pickles are made from tiny cucumbers. You frequently see them served with patés or smoked meats. Small gherkin pickles can be substituted, but don’t use commercial pickle relish. It just doesn’t have the same depth of flavor.