½cupcrème fraîche or reduced-fat sour cream (see ingredient note below)
⅓cupfinely chopped mixed fresh herbs, including chives, dill, and flat-leaf parsley
2tablespoonsprepared horseradish
⅛teaspoonsalt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Whisk crème fraîche (or sour cream), herbs, horseradish, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.Ingredient note: Crème fraîche is a tangy, thick, rich, cultured cream commonly used in French cooking. Find it in the dairy section of large supermarkets, usually near specialty cheeses.Note: Sour cream can be used as a substitute, or you can make your own lower-fat version by combining equal portions of reduced-fat sour cream and nonfat plain yogurt.
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