Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Ingredients: ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, dry packed; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 large garlic clove; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup olive oil

A great vinaigrette can turn a simple salad into a gourmet experience. Using sun-dried tomatoes deepens the flavors and elevates the taste beyond a ho-hum salad dressing.

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, dry packed

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 large garlic clove

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ cup olive oil

Place sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With blender running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified or fully blended. Store extra for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.