Lower in fat and higher in flavor than the bottled kind, this tartar sauce is well worth the 10 minutes it takes to make.

Makes about 1/2 cup

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cornichon or sour gherkin pickle, chopped
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 anchovy fillet, minced
1 teaspoon chopped capers
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine mayonnaise, cornichon (or sour gherkin pickle), shallots, anchovy, capers, tarragon and parsley in a small bowl. Stir in lemon juice and pepper.