Name: Green Goddess Sauce
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk; 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 scallions, white and pale green parts chopped and greens finely chopped (reserve separately); 1 teaspoon anchovy paste; 2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon

Shot through with tarragon, parsley, and scallions, this tangy sauce pairs beautifully with rich southern-fried sweetbreads . If you have any left over, use it as a salad dressing or as a dip for crudités.

Cooks note:

Sauce can be chilled up to 1 day.

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