Oven-roasted fresh tomatoes, shallot and garlic are the stars of this Roasted Tomato Dressing recipe. Blended with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and other delicious seasonings will make this simple recipe a salad-topper favorite. Easy to change up with different herbs to match with any salad too!
A number of years ago I began always making my own salad dressing. Having subsisted on bottled dressings most of my life gave way to the shock and surprise both at how easy they are to make as well as how fantastic they taste (and how bottled dressings can often pale by comparison). Today I’m sharing an all-star favorite Roasted Tomato Dressing.
As mentioned with the Grilled Caprese Pizza I shared a few days ago, summer is the perfect time to indulge in all your favorite tomato recipes (as well as canning for colder months). The flavors are at their peak and could not be more different than the hot house grown tomatoes available out of season.
There are many reasons I love this recipe. First of all, it’s super easy (a consistent theme in my busy life). It uses fresh ingredients. It’s pretty quick to make. There is a 20-minute roasting period in the middle but I’m sure you have something to do for that time! Maybe sip a glass of wine.
Though I do like a vinaigrette, I don’t mind saving some of my calories from the oil and let the deeply flavored natural ingredients lead the way with the dressing. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar in this recipe support the roasted fresh tomatoes, shallot and garlic but do not overtake the dressing. It has a slightly thicker consistency and doesn’t emulsify like more heavily oil and vinegar dressings tend to.
Perhaps the most fun part of this recipe is it can be influenced for different dishes by using different herbs and spices. If you’d like more of an Italian flavor, adding some fresh diced rosemary, thyme and parsley would be great.
For a Mexican themed salad, a bit of cilantro, cayenne and cumin would be delicious. Or maybe adding some chipotle en adobo (which I’m convinced makes every dish better with its smoky flavor). Because it’s a thicker dressing it may be used as a light sauce too. Dill could be great is using it as more of a sauce on salmon. Anyway you make it I think you’ll love the simplicity and beautiful fresh flavor!
Roasted Tomato Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 medium Tomatoes , havled
- 5 small Garlic Cloves , peeled
- 1 large Shallot , peeled and halved
- 1 1/2 tablespoon plus 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dry Mustard Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Additional Kosher Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with no-stick spray. Place the tomatoes (cut side up), garlic cloves and shallots on the prepared baking sheets and drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of kosher salt and black pepper.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Add the roasted vegetables and the remaining ingredients to a blender and process on high speed to puree. Season with additional kosher salt and black pepper as needed to taste.
- Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
I could definitely use roasted tomato dressing for my salads. And this looks easy to make too… yumm! Homemade is so much better than commercial!
Kelly Hutchinson says
Yum! That sounds really good. I will definitely be trying this. It could be used on so many things.
Nikki Wayne says
Oh, this is a must-try. Tomatoes in our place is plentiful and they priced as cheap so I will go to the market now.
Theresa says
I make my own dressing too and really can attest that it is so much better than its store bought counterparts. This recipe sounds like something I must make with my garden fresh veggies soon!
Toni Dash says
I’m glad to hear you agree Theresa! I think until you start making it yourself you don’t realize how different they actually can taste.
Amanda West says
This sounds fantastic! I’ve never tried to make salad dressing before, but you make it look so easy.
Toni Dash says
You have to try it Amanda! You’ll be shocked how different the dressing tastes and how easy it is to make yourself.
Kathy says
That sounds really good. I’m not a fan of tomatoes, but this dressing still sounds good. I’ll be giving it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Kimberly Grabinski says
This looks and sounds really good and a great way to get creative with the multitude of tomatoes growing in my garden. I never would have thought to use tomatoes as part of the dressing, I can’t wait to try it!
Kristi says
This sounds delicious. My tomatoes are slowly becoming ripe. So far just have the grape size but the bigger ones should be red soon. This would be great to make when they finally turn red.
Toni Dash says
It tastes even better when it is made from tomatoes you grew yourself too!
Nancy @ whispered inspirations says
That looks so good! Don’t think I’ve ever tried a tomato dressing but I would definitely try this one!
Cathi Crismon says
Boy oh boy! Those tomatoes look to be perfect! I’m pinning this recipe. My husband and I are vegan and this is a recipe that we will love and can actually have. Thanks!!
Liz Mays says
Oh this sounds really nice. I’d love to try it in a few of our salads. It would be amazing to use tomatoes from the farmers’ market.
Vera Sweeney says
This looks amazing!! I don’t think I have ever had a tomato dressing before, it looks really good.
Danielle says
This looks and sounds delicious. Definitely something I’ll have to try soon.
Kita Bryant says
This sounds fantastic! I’m on a diet right now that includes a lot of salads. This would make them even better!
Marcie W. says
I always enjoy making my own dressings since the pre-packaged varieties often contain too much sugar. This recipe looks deliciously unique and perfectly creamy.
Meagan says
I love making my own dressings! I’ve never made a tomato one, going to have to try this!
Melissa @ Married my sugar daddy says
As a vegetarian salads are my life! And I actually am not a big fan of bottled dressings and am always on the hunt for new fresh homemade ones! This looks so tasty and right up my alley. Can’t wait to try it this weekend!
patty says
That looks heavenly. Our tomato crop isn’t doing so well this year and I’m disappointed. It’s usually one where I have so many I have to find new things to do with them. It’s been a very strange year weather wise here in Montana so the garden has suffered.
Tara says
I love roasted tomatoes and this dressing is one I have to try. I like that it’s a little thicker to use as a sauce too.
Brandy says
This sounds so amazing! I’ve never had a roasted tomato dressing before but I would love to try this!
Shauna says
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing. I am a huge tomato fan, so this would be perfect for me. Thanks so much for the idea and recipe
Pam says
This sounds like a really yummy dressing. I don’t think I have ever had a roasted tomato dressing like this before.
Colleen Lanin says
That sounds so tasty. I’ve never heard of roasted tomato dressing before, but I’m sure it would make a great addition to all sorts of dishes other than just going on a salad.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness how amazing does this sound – I could totally imagine just tucking into this for dinner tonight.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom says
This sounds so good that I would possibly just eat it with a spoon. I love tomatoes with such a passion that I buy them for an intended purpose and they don’t make it there and I need to get more. I have to try this.