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Tomato Vinaigrette over lettuce hearts

Fabulous Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette

In the height of the Tomato Season – make this vinaigrette for many salads and for drizzling over roasted or grilled proteins and vegetables. Heirloom tomatoes a must!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 28 servings
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life
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Ingredients

  • 1 large tomato, preferrably Heirloom 8 ounces, 2/3 cup when grated
  • 3 tablespoons yellow tomato pulp, grated (optional)
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoon shallots peeled, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste (I use Mutti brand)
  • 1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil, divided (can use expeller pressed neutral oil)

Instructions

  • Cut the tomato in half horizontally. Remove the seeds from each half over the sink using your fingers.
    On a cutting board - grate the tomatoes coarsely with the cut side down. Continue grating until you reach the skins, discard skins. Set aside tomatoes and all juices.
  • Add 1/4 cup olive oil and all ingredients except tomatoes in the blender. Blend all from low to high speed until smooth, one minute. Add half of the grated tomatoes. Blend from low to high until smooth, 30 seconds. Measure the remaining 1 cup of oil - with the blender on medium speed add the oil in a slow stream until emulsified.
    Pour the vinaigrette into a bowl. Add the last half of grated tomatoes and stir in. Add the yellow tomatoes, if using, as I did.

To Serve:

  • Drizzle over lettuce hearts like I did ~ add some crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumbers & radishes and plenty of basil leaves.

Notes

Makes about 1  3/4 cups. Nutrition is calculated per tablespoon.
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: side condiment
CUISINE: American
KEYWORDS: blender tomato vinaigrette, fresh tomato vinaigrette, tomato vinaigrette
Nutrition Facts
Fabulous Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette
Amount per Serving
Calories
89
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
47
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
29
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
58
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.