Crudities with Green Goddess Dressing

Makes 12-18 appetizer servings

 

Crudities Ingredients:

1. 2-3 lbs. small raw mushrooms
2. 2-3 lbs. asparagus (tough ends removed)
3. Broccoli (cut into small flowerets)
4. Small peeled carrots
5. Edible-pod peas
6. 40 to 50 small inner leaves from 3-4 heads of romaine lettuce(washed/crisped)

Green Goddess Dressing ingredients (makes 1 ½ C)

1. 3 large egg yolks
2. 3 Tblsp. white wine vinegar
3. 2/3 cup chopped parsley
4. One 2-oz. can anchovy fillets
5. Green onions, chopped including the tops
6. 1 ½ Tsp. dry tarragon
7. 1 ½ C. olive oil

Directions:

1. Place all of the ingredients except the oil in a blender and whirl until a smooth puree.  Slowly add the oil till well blended.
2. Serve or cover and chill for up to a week.