Mixed Greens with Tomato-Ginger Dressing

Malriah's Note:

Good enough for a dinner party, easy enough for every day. (and good for you to boot)

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 large ripe tomato , peeled,halved,seeded and chopped
• ½ cup sun-dried tomato , chopped (packed without oil)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , minced
• 1 clove garlic , peeled
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups any mixed greens (romaine, red leaf, bibb, boston or iceberg lettuces)

Directions:

1. In a blender, combine tomato, sun-dried tomato, ginger, garlic and vinegar.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Add water, oil, salt and pepper and contiue to puree until smooth.
4. Divide greens evenly among 4 salad plates and spoon dressing over the top.
5. Dressing also makes a great healthy dip for a veggie tray.

Reviews

[Derf]

Excellent dressing Kari!! The sundried tomatoes really intensifies the tomato taste and complements the ginger,garlic and balsamic (my favourite) vinegar, without overpowering. We used a nice mix of romaine, redleaf and curly cabbage. This will certainly be added to my hard copy, thanks for sharing.

[Jellyqueen]

This was an interesting blend & not bad at all. I think that I would prefer it as a veggie dip as opposed to a salad dressing. To me it was a little thick for a dressing (or maybe I did something wrong), but that doesn't have anything to do with the flavor. Just a personal preference. I just love munching on raw veggies and a good dip makes them even better.

[ladyfingers]

I tried this because of all the positive reviews, but found it to be very thick for a dressing, and as much as I love ginger, did not really enjoy its flavoring with tomatoes. Make sure you like that combination before trying (now I know). This seems more a dip or condiment than dressing.