Mild Red Chile Dressing

Name: Mild Red Chile Dressing
Ingredients: 8 dried tomatoes (oil-free); 3/4 cup hot water; 1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup apple juice; 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate; 3 -4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon tamari or 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

8 dried tomatoes (oil-free)
3/4 cup hot water
1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
3 -4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon tamari or 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1

Soak the dried tomatoes in the hot water for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they become soft and plump.
2

With a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a food processor and add the garlic; chop finely.
3

Pour tomato-soaking water into the processor and blend well.
4

Add the olive oil or apple juice, orange juice concentrate, 3 tablespoons vinegar, soy sauce, chile powder, pepper and salt if using.
5

Process until the dressing is creamy.
6

Taste and add another tablespoon vinegar if needed.
7

Pour into a jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.