Iceberg Lettuce Salad with Tangy Tomato-Tarragon "French" Dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes