Peppy Lo Cal Tomato Dressing Recipes

BELL PEPPER-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 grated garlic clove, 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl; season with pepper. Thinly slice 2 green bell peppers and cut 3 plum tomatoes into wedges; toss with the dressing.

SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
• While the pasta cooks, make the pesto. Add the tomatoes, peppers, hazelnuts, vinegar and chili sauce to the carafe of a food processor. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
• Add the cheese, butter, half of the pesto and a ladleful of pasta water to a large bowl. When the pasta is ready, drain and add it directly to the bowl. Stir together, adding more pesto as desired, or more pasta water to reach the desired consistency. Grate more cheese over the pasta and garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.
• Extra pesto, placed in an airtight container and topped with a layer of olive oil, will keep in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

GREEN PEPPER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir into tomato mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CRISPY CUCUMBERS AND TOMATOES IN DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, dill, pepper, and oil. Add cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes. Toss, and let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.

TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Arrange tomato slices in an 8-in. square dish; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and mustard. Pour over tomatoes. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. , To serve, place each lettuce leaf on an individual plate and top with two tomato slices. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with onions and parsley.

PEPPY TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Chop the tomatoes and add to the rest of the ingredients in a blender container, blending until all of the ingredients are well blended.

CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Just before serving, pour dressing over corn mixture and toss.

TOMATO ONION SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the tomato, onion, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and garlic into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Char bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened all over. Enclose in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed bell pepper; coarsely chop. Combine bell pepper and next 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix sun-dried tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, cream, vinegar and lemon juice in processor. With machine running, add oil; blend until almost smooth. Whisk sun-dried tomato mixture into bell pepper mixture.