Creamy Vinaigrette

Name: Creamy Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes ½ cup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice or red or white wine vinegar or sherry wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs such as chives, tarragon, parsley, or chervil (optional); ½ teaspoon fine salt; Pepper; 5 tablespoons heavy cream or crème fraîche

Preparation info

Makes
½ cup

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cooking

By James Peterson

Published 2007

About

This vinaigrette is lovely on vegetables and greens. The acidity of the lime juice or vinegar causes the cream to thicken to just the right consistency.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice or red or white wine vinegar or sherry wine vinegar
½ teaspoon

Garnish
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk in the cream and herbs. Let the herbs infuse in the sauce for at least 20 minutes before serving.