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10 Minute Tomato Dressing

10 Minute Tomato Dressing That Will Elevate Your Summer Meals

Elevate your summer meals with this 10 Minute Tomato Dressing, a refreshing and simple blend perfect for any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 large Ripe Tomato Juicy heirloom or cherry tomatoes recommended.
  • 1 small Shallot Can substitute with green onion.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Italian Parsley Can swap in basil or cilantro.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Balsamic vinegar can be used for variation.
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper Crushed red pepper flakes can substitute.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Dried Oregano Italian seasoning can serve as an alternative.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works for milder flavor.
  • a pinch Sugar Optional for balancing acidity.

Equipment

  • box grater
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grate the shallot until you have approximately a tablespoon of finely grated shallot.
  2. Grate the ripe tomato using the larger side of the box grater, discarding the skin.
  3. Combine grated shallot and tomato in a mixing bowl along with sea salt, Aleppo pepper, dried oregano, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.
  4. Stir in chopped Italian parsley and mix until well blended.
  5. Let the dressing rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
  6. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as desired, adding a pinch of sugar if too tangy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Can be frozen for up to 3 months for easy use later.

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