Vinaigrettes are simple to make. This salad dressing gets pizzazz from balsamic and red wine vinegars along with sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 sun-dried tomato halves
- 1-1/2 Tablespooons balsamic vinegar
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh basil leaves, minced
Preparation:
In a saucepan simmer the sun-dried tomatoes in 2 inches of water for 3 minutes, or until they are tender, drain them, and mince them.In a bowl wisk together the tomatoes, the vinegars, and the garlic paste. Add the olive oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Stir in the basil.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Source: Best of Gourmet 1992 (Random House)
Reprinted with permission.
