Tomato-Basil Dressing

Recipe ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) tomato juice
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp. (10 mL) chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp. (5 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) dried tarragon (optional)
• Pinch pepper

Preparation

In jar with lid, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, basil, mustard, tarragon (if using), and pepper. Shake for 30 seconds.
Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Potvin, Yves (2000). The Good Cook Book by Yves. Delta B.-C. : Yves Veggie Cuisine.

Suggestion

In this light yet flavorful dressing, tomato juice provides body and considerably reduces the amount of oil required. As variations, you may substitute tomato-vegetable juice for tomato juice, and apple cider vinegar for lemon juice. Try different herbs such as oregano or dill, on their own or in combination. If you use dried herbs instead of fresh, use one third the amount specified for fresh herbs.
Nutritional note:

Because there are few calories in this dressing, the percentage calories contributed by the small amount of oil appears large. Also look at the grams of fat per tablespoon. It's low!

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