Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
This Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette blends oil-packed or rehydrated sun dried tomatoes with both red wine and balsamic vinegar, balanced by oregano, dried onion, and garlic powder. The resulting dressing offers a flavorful, tangy, and slightly sweet profile that complements salads and grilled vegetables. Its simple blender preparation breaks down the tomatoes into a smooth vinaigrette with a subtle texture contrast from the herbs and powdered seasonings.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup tomato drained in oil; or re-hydrated plain dried tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion dried minced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or a small garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon honey or sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- If using tomatoes in oil, remove enough to fill ¼ cup, drained. For plain dried tomatoes, top with boiling water to soften and measure ¼ cup.
- Place dressing ingredients in blender and blend until tomato is mostly broken down. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed. This will take a few minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Shake before serving and store leftovers in the refrigerator, heating slightly in a bowl of hot water if needed to reliquify the olive oil.