Red Pepper Dressing
Elevate your salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables with this vibrant and velvety Red Pepper Dressing! Bursting with smoky-sweet flavors from roasted red peppers, a touch of honey, and a hint of smoked paprika, this easy-to-make dressing is perfectly balanced with tangy red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard. The creamy texture comes together effortlessly in just 5 minutes with the help of a blender, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Whether drizzled over fresh greens or used as a zesty dip, this homemade dressing adds a gourmet touch to any dish. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week. Your new favorite way to brighten up meals awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
If using jarred roasted red peppers, drain them and pat them dry with a paper towel. If making your own, char the peppers until blackened, peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and allow them to cool.
In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, Dijon mustard, honey, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or black pepper if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir or shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.7 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1924 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 621 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
