TARRAGON-YOGURT DRESSING

1 cup nonfat plain yogurt

1 clove garlic; peeled

1/4 teaspoon salt

salt; to taste

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon tarragon; chopped fresh

pinch of cayenne pepper

1. Line a sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth or paper towels and place over a bowl. Spoon in yogurt and drain at room temperature for 25 minutes.

2. With the side of a chef's knife, mash garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a small bowl; whisk in drained yogurt, oil, tarragon and cayenne. Adjust seasoning with salt.

Yields 3/4 cup (Serving size = 1 tablespoon)

CALORIES: 15; PROTEIN: 1g; FAT: 1g; CARBS: 2g; SODIUM: 60mg; CHOL: 0mg; FIBER: 0g.

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