Green Goddess Dressing

1 small shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 T. white wine vinegar
1 T. fresh lemon juice
2 t. fresh lime juice
1 large egg yolk, at room temp. (optional)
1/2 c. evoo
1/2 ripe avocado, mashed
3 T. chopped parsley
1 T. chopped tarragon
1 T. chopped basil
1 T. chopped cilantro
1 T. chopped chives
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a small bowl, combine the shallot with the garlic, vinegar and lemon and lime juices. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the yolk with a whisk. Gradually add half of the evoo in a thin drizzle, whisking constantly. Add 1 T. of the liquid from the shallot mix, then whisk in the remaining evoo. Add the avocado and mash it in with a fork. Whisk in the remaining shallot mix and the herbs and season with salt and pepper.

Food and Wine 2004