Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 shallots, minced
- 4 cornichons (French sour gherkins, available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets), minced
- 18 green olives (preferably brine-cured), pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, or to taste
- Tabasco to taste
Directions
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, the shallots, the cornichons, the olives, the tarragon, the vinegar, and the Tabasco until the tartar sauce is combined well. (The sauce may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled).