Chef John's Green Goddess Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped tarragon
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 anchovy fillets, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, tarragon, chives, garlic, anchovies, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Green goddess dressing was invented in the 1920s by a chef at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
• The original recipe included cream, mayonnaise, anchovies, chives, tarragon, chervil, and lemon juice.
• Green goddess dressing is a great topping for salads, sandwiches, fish, and vegetables.