Tomato Herb Vinaigrette (Volumetrics)

Reduced calorie dressing with lots of flavor. Use good, ripe tomatoes for best results.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  peeled peeled and finely chopped firm ripe tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup  minced green onions or 1⁄4 cup chives
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh basil, dill (or 1 teaspoon dried herbs) or 2  tablespoons tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried herbs)
• 1  large garlic clove, finely minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar (optional if tomatoes are sweet)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Combine the first seven ingredients (tomatoes through pepper) in a medium bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
2. Add the vinegar, oil, and mustard, stir well. Pour into a container with a cover, refrigerate 1 hour or up to 5 days.