Picante Tomato Dressing Recipe

Spice up your life with this vibrant Picante Tomato Dressing! Quick, easy, and bursting with fresh tomato flavor and a zesty kick, this recipe is perfect for salads, tacos, or as a dipping sauce. Originally found in our local paper, this recipe is a keeper!

Prep Time 7 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 14.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Picante Tomato Dressing

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How to Make Picante Tomato Dressing

  1. Add 1 (28 ounce) can of whole peeled tomatoes and 2 cloves of garlic to a food processor and puree until smooth.
  2. Add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the food processor. Blend until completely smooth and emulsified.
  3. Transfer the dressing to an airtight jar or container.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Whisk well before serving.
  5. Makes approximately 2/3 cup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g