I am exhausted! Moving is way too much work! Seems like it has been weeks since I have not been surrounded by boxes in one way shape or form. I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel now, but it is still a long tunnel. My in laws get here tonight, and then we set to work on painting and hanging ceiling fans. Getting my sons room painted will be a huge step in the right direction. Then we will actually be able to unpack and set up his room. Right now he is wall to wall boxes with a mattress on the floor.
You didn’t come here to listen to me complain, so I will move on. Vinaigrette! I love vinaigrette’s. Whenever we go to a restaurant all I want to know is what kind of vinaigrette dressing they have. I don’t like thick and creamy dressings, so I enjoy playing around with different flavors in vinaigrette’s. This uses the fresh basil in my garden, and delicious sun-dried tomatoes.
I used this as a marinade and then a sauce for grilled chicken, and it was wonderful. My husband loves balsamic vinegar, so he picked that out immediately. I will be making this again, it was a big hit on the chicken! There was a tiny bit left that I had on a salad the next day too. This might be the first jar of sun-dried tomatoes that I have purchased, I am not sure why it has taken me so long to use them!
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Vinaigrette
Fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes in a super simple and easy vinaigrette. Enjoy on a salad, or use as marinade.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, , chopped
- 3 Tbls balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbls red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, , chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbls fresh basil, , chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine everything in a small food processor, and pulse until smooth.
- Store in an air tight container, in the fridge.
Notes
To use for marinade - pour 1/2 the vinaigrette into a sealable plastic bag. Add 1 pound chicken, and let sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Grill chicken. Brush remaining vinaigrette over the chicken to serve. Adapted from Epicurious
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Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 92Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 0mgSodium 149mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 1g
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Liz says
Oh, yeah! I have loads of sun-dried tomatoes and a nice vinaigrette would be wonderful to have in the fridge. Perfect marinade, too!!!
Eileen says
Sounds delish! I just discovered how much I like sun-dried tomatoes so this would definitely is a keeper for my recipe file.
Cassie says
This sounds amazing – I adore homemade dressings and marinades! Good luck with getting settled now, so glad you’ll have help soon!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love sun-dried tomatoes! What a great dressing/marinade!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
this sounds awesome! and yes, moving is so exhausting but it’ll all be worth it in the end! =)
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Love this recipe!! What a great idea! Tomato and Basil is one of my favorite combos and I would never of thought of it as a dressing!!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I hope you are able to get settled in soon! This sounds great! I would love using it for grilled chicken!
Cucina49 says
Moving is the absolute worst! This vinaigrette looks lovely and refreshing, though.
Ramona says
I have a sick confession… I love to unpack. LOL!! Setting up new digs is so fun for me. I’m sorry you are swamped with all the boxes… etc.. Wish I could send you a magic wand to get that all done for you.
Lovely vinaigrette…. I bet it would be great on chicken. 🙂
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
Homemade vinaigrettes are so much fun for summer salads. I have salad pretty much every day so I’m always looking for new vinaigrette recipes. The sun dried tomato and basil sounds perfect and I have a basil plant growing at home, so I’m all set to make this!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
Sounds very tasty, great recipe!Love your presentation….
Magic of Spice says
Moving is terribly exhausting…but hope you are enjoying you new home 🙂
This looks delicious!
Suzanne says
Oh I hate to move lucky for me I haven’t moved in a long time and don’t plan to anytime soon. But the great thing about moving is the new home decorating, new friends that go along with it. Nice dressing that would really enjoy!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Yum, love the combo of sundried tomatoes and basil! So summery! I think I can enjoy this in a salad, (like you did) over a piece of grilled chicken, even as a marinade or pasta sauce. So versatile!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Love this dressing! I am sort of a condiment junkie and this one is something I need to make soon! Sounds divine.