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    Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

    Published: Mar 2, 2025 · Modified: Mar 2, 2025 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This savory, rich, sun-dried tomato dressing recipe will take your salad to the next level. With minimal prep work and only a handful of ingredients, you can throw this sun-dried tomato dressing together in just minutes.

    Sun-dried tomato dressing recipe in a small bowl next to a salad and sun-dried tomatoes and a tomato on the counter.

    I love salad, but a salad is an excellent salad with a delicious dressing. I'm all about making homemade sauces and dressings; creating a fresh, clean dressing in a few minutes is always the goal. This sun-dried tomato dressing recipe is savory and delicious on any salad, as a dip, or a sandwich sauce.

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    • Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing Ingredients
    • Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing Ingredient Substitutions
    • How to Make Sun-Dried Tomato Salad Dressing
    • Recipe Variations
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Tips
    • More Vegan Dressing and Dips to Enjoy!
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    Sun-dried tomatoes have a unique flavor that is both familiar and distinctive. The first sensation is of an intensely concentrated tomato that becomes reminiscent of tomato paste but with a tart acidity that keeps it lively, so when added to dressing, the flavors explode.

    Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing Ingredients

    Dressing Ingredients: Sun-dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, water, tahini vegan yogurt, maple syrup. Salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic and onion powder.
    • Sun-Dried Tomatoes: I used sun-dried tomatoes without oil, simply dehydrated tomatoes. You can dehydrate tomatoes yourself with a dehydrator.
    • Red Wine Vinegar: Red wine vinegar is a popular choice for vinaigrettes and is also frequently used in marinades and pickling solutions. It is tangy and delicious.
    • Water: The water thins the dressing and acts as an emulsifier in the salad dressing.
    • Tahini: Tahini provides an additional level of flavor.
    • Vegan Yogurt: I used unsweetened, unflavored vegan yogurt.
    • Maple Syrup: Maple syrup is a way to naturally sweeten the dressing without using refined sugar.
    • Salt/Pepper: 1 pinch of salt and pepper enhance the flavors in the dressing.
    • Italian Seasoning: The blend of herbs present in Italian seasoning usually consists of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram, with other herbs and spices, sometimes making an appearance
    • Garlic/Onion Powder: Garlic and onion powder give the dressing additional depth of flavor.

    Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing Ingredient Substitutions

    • Roasted red bell peppers in water are similar in flavor and texture to sun-dried tomatoes.
    • Balsamic vinegar is an excellent substitute for red wine vinegar.
    • Instead of tahini, add another Tablespoon of vegan unsweetened, unflavored yogurt.
    • Silken tofu can be used instead of vegan yogurt.
    • Agave nectar or date syrup are substitutes for maple syrup.
    • If avoiding sodium, choose a salt-free salt substitute.
    • They make a great substitute as they have many of the same herbs in Italian seasoning (in bold)- parsley, sage, mint, oregano, thyme, and marjoram.
    • Choose all garlic powder or all onion powder without one or the other.

    How to Make Sun-Dried Tomato Salad Dressing

    Sun-dried tomato salad dressing on the counter with a spoon, a salad, a tomato, and 3 sun-dried tomatoes on the counter.
    1. If you do not have a high-quality, high-speed blender, boil 1 cup of water and place the sun-dried tomatoes into the boiling water while you measure the remaining ingredients. This allows the sun-dried tomatoes to soften to accommodate any blender.
    2. Drain the tomatoes, if soaking, to soften them.
    3. Place all the ingredients into the blender; add the tahini last (Do not add any sticky ingredient into the base of a blender first, which prevents it from sticking in the bottom of the blender).
    4. Blend until smooth.
    5. Transfer the sun-dried tomato dressing into a contain to refrigerate until ready to use.
    Arugula Farro Salad with Sun-dried tomato dressing.

    Recipe Variations

    • To use this sun-dried tomato dressing recipe as a dip, add ½ cup less water.
    • Add small amounts of water for a thinner dressing until it reaches the desired texture and consistency.
    • Add this delicious dressing to a baked potato, sweet potato, or on top of brown rice.
    • Use this dressing as a sandwich spread over a portobello or veg wrap sandwich.
    • Dip steak fries or zucchini fries in the savory tomato dressing.
    • Serve with an Italian chopped salad or as the dressing for an Italian pasta salad or Italian potato salad instead of the dressing options provided.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are sun-dried tomatoes just dehydrated?

    Sun-dried tomatoes are dehydrated by placing them in the sun, a dehydrator, or an oven. When dried, tomatoes shrink, reducing 90% of their weight from water loss.

    Why do sun-dried tomatoes taste different?

    Drying the tomatoes concentrates the sugars and natural flavors giving them a rich and savory flavor.

    What kind of sun-dried tomatoes are best?

    Plum or Roma tomatoes are the best for sun-drying.

    Tips

    • Not all packaged sun-dried tomatoes are oil-free. Some contain oil, so read the ingredients on the packages.
    • Do not put any sticky ingredients in the base of a blender first when making dressing or sauces. Instead, add it last,s o it doesn't stick in the bottom of a blender.
    • Homemade dressings last 5 days in the refrigerator, but most condiments, such as this sun-dried tomato dressing recipe, can be frozen.
    • To freeze, I suggest using Super Cubes. This dressing freezes well for up to 3 months.
    • Place the frozen dressing in the refrigerator to thaw overnight. It may require reblending.

    If you love savory salad dressing or dips, try this sun-dried tomato dressing recipe!

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    If you love this sun-dried tomato dressing recipe, give us a 5-star review and comment below. We would love to hear from you!

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    Sun Dried Tomato Dressing

    Kathy Carmichael
    This savory, rich sun-dried tomato dressing recipe will take your salad to the next level. With minimal prep work and only a handful of ingredients, you can throw this sun-dried tomato dressing together in just minutes.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 7 minutes mins
    Course Salad, Sauces, Dips & Dressings
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 12
    Calories 10 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes without oil
    • ½ cup Red wine vinegar
    • 1 ½ cup Water
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
    • 1 Tablespoon Tahini
    • 2 Tablespoons Vegan unsweetened, unflavored yogurt
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • 1 pinch Pepper
    • 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning

    Instructions
     

    • If you don't have a quality high-speed blender, boil 1 cup of water and add the ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes and soak to soften while measuring the other ingredients.
    • Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender, adding the tahini last to prevent it from sticking in the bottom of the blender.
    • Drain the water from the sun-dried tomatoes (if soaking) before adding to the blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Transfer the dressing to a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • Not all packaged sun-dried tomatoes are oil-free. Some contain oil, so read the ingredients on the packages.
    • Do not put any sticky ingredients in the base of a blender first when making dressing or sauces. Instead, add it last,s o it doesn't stick in the bottom of a blender.
    • Homemade dressings last 5 days in the refrigerator, but most condiments, such as this sun-dried tomato dressing recipe, can be frozen.
    • To freeze, I suggest using Super Cubes. This dressing freezes well for up to 3 months.
    • Place the frozen dressing in the refrigerator to thaw overnight. It may require reblending.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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    1. Beth Kanellis

      April 05, 2025 at 4:46 am

      Hi, Kathy. Thank you so much for sharing your food passion and hard work with us.

      Would the silken tofu be a 1:1 substitute for the vegan yogurt?

      Is one serving considered one teaspoon or a different measurement?

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        April 05, 2025 at 9:41 am

        Hi Beth, The silken tofu is 1:1, but you may have to add a little water if you prefer the dressing thinner. 1 Tablespoon is a serving.

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