Tossed Salad With Dried Tomato Dressing Recipe

Name: Tossed Salad With Dried Tomato Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup dried tomatoe (dry pack); ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 cups torn lettuce; 1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium red pepper, julienned; ½ cup sliced onion

Servings: persons

1
In a shallow bowl place dried tomatoes and cover with 1/3 cup boiling water.
2
Cover and let stand 30 minutes or til softened.
3
Drain, reserving liquid.
4
Add enough water to equal 1/3 cup liquid.
5
Chop tomatoes; set aside.
6
For dressing, in blender or food processor bowl combine 1/4 cup of the chopped tomatoes, 1/3 cup reserved liquid, vinegar, basil, garlic, sugar, and pepper.
7
Cover and blend or process until smooth.
8
In a large bowl toss together lettuce, the remaining dried tomatoes, garbanzo beans, sweet pepper, and onion.
9
Add dressing.
10
Toss gently to coat.

107

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dried tomatoe (dry pack), ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Tossed Salad With Dried Tomato Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tossed Salad With Dried Tomato Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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