Sunshine Tomato Dressing
Brighten up your meals with this zesty and vibrant Sunshine Tomato Dressing, a quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh, summery flavors. Made with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil leaves, and a touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness, this homemade salad dressing strikes the perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory. Extra-virgin olive oil and Dijon mustard create a creamy, emulsified texture, while freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a refreshing citrusy kick. Perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, roasted veggies, or grilled proteins, this versatile dressing takes just 10 minutes to prepare and can be customized to your taste. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days, and enjoy this flavor-packed addition to elevate your favorite dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
Add the cherry tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor.
Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and emulsified. This should take about 1–2 minutes.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more salt or lemon juice for brightness, or more honey if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
If the dressing seems too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend again until you achieve your desired consistency.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or container with a lid. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Shake well before using and enjoy drizzled over your favorite salads, roasted vegetables, or proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 424 mg | 9% | |
*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.
