Best Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender and mix until well blended.

FUSILLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor and pulse to chop. Add the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Process to a slightly chunky, relatively thick puree.
• To assemble: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta together with the arugula, olives, basil, mozzarella and the vinaigrette. Serve.

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Mix in tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix lettuce, endive and watercress in large bowl. Toss with cheese and enough dressing to coat. Divide among plates. Garnish with sliced radishes and walnuts, if desired.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, vinegar, garlic and basil in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Preheat grill. Brush the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill until cooked through. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with tomato vinaigrette.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the white beans in a pot with cold water and bring up to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let rest for 1 hour. Pour off water and add 6 more cups cold water. Bring up to a boil and simmer the beans until tender but not soft. Add 1 teaspoon salt halfway through cooking time. Drain the beans and transfer to a mixing bowl. While warm, dress with 1/3 cup of the olive oil, 1/4 cup of the vinegar, and salt and pepper.
• Warm the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil in a saute pan and heat the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for just a minute or two. Add half this mixture to the beans and mix well.
• When the beans are cool, add the chopped onions. Season with salt and vinegar to taste. Combine the rest of the sun-dried tomato oil with the remaining 4 tablespoons of vinegar.
• To cook the shrimp, saute in the reserved sun-dried tomato vinaigrette or broil and then toss with the vinaigrette before placing atop bean salad.
• Just before serving fold in 1/4 cup chopped basil and top with the cooked shrimp that have been tossed in the sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450. Trim woody ends from asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow baking pan that has been sprayed with Pam.
• Drizzle with olive oil; shake pan back and forth to coat asparagus.
• Roast asparagus until lighly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through.
• Vinaigrette: Combine ingredients in a measuring cup and let sit for 30 minutes (this will soften the tomatoe).
• Spoon evenly over asparagus. Can serve either hot or cover and chill 2 hours.

POTATO SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO-CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Vinaigrette--in a small bowl, combine both vinegars, the mustard, tomato pesto, capers, and parsley.
• Season with salt and pepper and whisk well to combine.
• Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until tender but slightly resistant when pierced with a fork.
• Drain and cool slightly.
• If large, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks and put in a medium mixing bowl.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the potatoes and mix gently until coated.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Remove the potato salad from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
• Garnish with the parsley and serve.

GOAT CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND ROASTED GARLIC SOUFFLé WITH SALADE VERTE à LA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Soufflé - Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine garlic and oil in small custard cup. Cover with foil. Bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes. Cool slightly. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper to custard cup and mash to paste. Maintain oven temperature. Spray four 2-cup soufflé dishes with nonstick spray. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs, coating bottom and sides; place dishes on baking sheet. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until mixture boils, thickens, and is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, thyme, and garlic mixture. Remove soufflé base from heat. Whisk egg yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot soufflé base, then fold in goat cheese. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another large bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into soufflé mixture in 4 additions. Divide among prepared dishes. Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
• Vinaigrette & Salad - Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard, and garlic in a medium-size bowl and whisk together until blended. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the dressing is emulsified. Add the greens and toss well until they are coated with the dressing. Season with pepper to taste and serve the salad immediately.

PASTA SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add 1 Tbs salt and the pasta to the boiling water. Cook until al dente. Drain, rinsing the pasta well with cold water. Drain the cold pasta well, transfer it to a large mixing bowl, and toss it with the olive oil. Set aside. 2. Drain the e Sun-dried tomatoes; reserving the oil. (You should have ⅓ cup oil. If necessary, make up the difference with extra virgin olive oil.) Coarsely chop the tomatoes. Whisk the reserved oil from the tomatoes together with the vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. 3. Add the arugula, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta. Pour in the tomato vinaigrette, toss gently, and serve immediately.

CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD RECIPE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, puree the olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper, until smooth and emulsified. (If it's too thick, thin out with more oil or water, and puree again.)
• Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, red onion, and feta in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

CHICKEN MARGHERITA W/ SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, saute mushrooms until they have reduced in size. You can add a little salt and pepper to help season them at this point, if desired.
• 2. While mushrooms are sauteing, start large pot of water and bring to a boil. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and sprinkle just a little salt over them.
• 3. Once the mushrooms have reduced in size, add the spinach and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.
• 4. Cook pasta according to package and drain. Reserve 1/2 cup of water from the pasta water.
• 5. Add garlic and roasted red peppers to the mushroom/spinach mixture. Add the 1/2 cup of pasta water and reduce to medium-low heat.
• 6. Once most of the water has evaporated, add the chicken and basil. Simmer for about 7 minutes.
• 7. Add vinaigrette and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted. Add the tomatoes and cover the skillet. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Serve warm over pasta.

ORZO SALAD WITH GIARDINIERA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, broth, vinegar, garlic, and oregano and process until smooth. Add this to the pasta and toss to combine. Stir in the giardiniera and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

LITTLE ITALY CHICKEN PITAS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, tomato, cheese, and basil. Line each pita half with 1/4 cup greens. Divide chicken mixture evenly among pita halves. Nutritional Information Calories:342 (24% from fat) Fat:9.1g (sat 2.8g,mono 4.2g,poly 1.3g) Protein:26.4g Carbohydrate:37.3g Fiber:2.4g Cholesterol:56mg Iron:2.7mg Sodium:397mg Calcium:162mg

SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• rinse sun'dried tomatoes and pat dry.
• Finely chop and place in small bowl.
• Add 1/2 cup of water, oregano garlic, sugar, pepper, and salt if using.
• Wisk to combine.
• Whisking constantly drizzle in oil in slow steady stream until combined.
• **can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

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• Mix and Chill

SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

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• In jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients shake well. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon * Calories: 70 * Calories from Fat: 60 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 7 g 11% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 75 mg 3% * Total Carbohydrate: 1 g 1% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 0 g * Protein: 0 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 4% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 FatSee Cook's Note: Preparing Dressings