Zippy Tomato Dressing Recipes

ZIPPY DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in saucepan gradually add the cold water.
• Cook and stir over med heat til thickens.
• Remove from heat, Cover with paper towel, to keep skin from forming.
• Cool to lukewarm, about 10 minutes.
• Beat in remaining ingredients with whisk.
• Transfer to container with lid.
• Chill.

FRESH TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar until completely combined. Add the garlic, half the tomatoes and half the tarragon. Season with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cover and chill 6 hours.
• Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and discard the solids. Stir in the remaining tomatoes and tarragon. Serve over slices of fresh tomato.
• BYOC: Use your favorite herb here and tailor this dressing to the meal or your family's favorite flavors... fresh thyme oregano, basil, chervil, parsley, anything goes! Try serving this sweet and tangy dressing tossed with fresh baby spinach, a baby mesclun mix or even butter lettuce and blue cheese.

ZIPPY TOMATO JUICE

Steps:

• In a small pitcher, combine all the ingredients. Serve over ice if desired.

ZIPPY 'MATERS ( TOMATOES )

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into chunks.
• Stir together tomato and remaining ingredients; cover and chill 2 hours.

BLISTERED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a broiler to high. Place the tomatoes on a sheet pan and broil until the skin is charred and peeling, about 6 minutes. Flip and char the other sides until the tomatoes are soft and begin to release some of their moisture, about 5 minutes. If using cherry tomatoes, blister without turning until the tomatoes char, collapse and release their moisture, about 10 minutes.
• When the whole tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a board and coarsely chop. (Skip this step if you used cherry tomatoes.) Transfer the tomatoes with their juices to a medium bowl. Add the shallot, sherry vinegar, red-pepper flakes, if using, and the salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil. Taste and add more vinegar and salt if necessary.
• Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Serve as a dressing over cooked leafy greens, green salads, grain salads, roasted or grilled vegetables, meat and fish.

ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Fill Dutch oven with water; bring to boil. Meanwhile, cut small "x" in bottom of each tomato. Carefully add tomatoes to boiling water; cook 20 sec. Drain. Remove and discard peels and seeds from tomatoes. Finely chop tomatoes; set aside.
• Heat dressing in same pan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Add tomatoes; cook 20 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently.

TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender or small food processor, blend or process the tomatoes, vinegar, basil, thyme, and mustard on medium to high speed, about 25 seconds or until well combined. To store, transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving.

GRATED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Shake together tomato, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar.

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.

CREAMY TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into quarters; puree in a food processor. Pass through a strainer into a bowl; discard seeds and skin.
• Using a rubber spatula, press cottage cheese through a strainer into tomatoes. Add remaining ingredients; whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

ZIPPY TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place vinegar, water, tomato paste, oil, green onion, parsley, sugar, paprika, basil, thyme, lemon juice, pepper, garlic powder and salt in a blender container. Cover and blend at medium speed for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes to develop flavor.Shake before using. Serve over Chicken Topopo Salad or on mixed salad greens or cottage cheese.