Bring bold Mediterranean flavors to your salads with this easy sun dried tomato dressing made entirely from pantry staples. Packed with tangy tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs, this wholesome homemade dressing is perfect for meal prep, free from preservatives, and comes together in minutes using everyday ingredients.
Why you’ll love this Mediterranean salad dressing
✅ Made with just a few pantry staples: no fancy ingredients needed
⏱️ Takes only 5 to 10 minutes: perfect for busy days
🥣 Dump & blend recipe: no cooking, no fuss
💯 Bold Mediterranean flavor: tangy, garlicky, and herb-packed
🥗 Versatile: Perfect for salads, roasted veggies, marinades, and more!
🌱 Healthy and wholesome: no mayo, no sugar, no preservatives
🧴 Make-ahead friendly: stays fresh in the fridge for days.
Recipe video
Let’s see how to make this easy vinaigrette:
Ingredients
(You can find the exact measurements and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this page. Here are step-by-step instructions with pictures to help you easily understand the recipe.)
- Sun dried tomatoes: I prefer the ones preserved in oil since they are soft and moist. They emulsify when blended, making it perfect for salad dressing. (That’s what makes the creamy pesto dressing so delicious, too.)
- Balsamic vinegar and lemon juice for zesty flavors
- Honey to balance the spice and tartness
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Other flavor-makers: garlic, dried basil, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt.
- Secret ingredient: lemon zest that adds to the lemony flavor without overpowering the vinaigrette with tartness.
How to make sun dried tomato salad dressing
This vinaigrette is as easy as dumping all the ingredients into a blender (or food processor), and blending until smooth and creamy.
Store the blended vinaigrette in a clean airtight container in the refrigerator and use as and when required.
What to serve with sun dried tomato vinaigrette
🥗 Salads and bowls
- A simple Italian pasta salad with cucumbers, carrots, feta, olives and pasta.
- Roasted red pepper salad
- Beetroot walnut feta salad
- Quinoa Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing
- Add extra flavor to yogurt sauce in deconstructed burger bowls.
🥕 Roasted Veggies
- Marinated Brussels sprouts
- Rosemary roasted potatoes and broccoli
- Roasted green beans and carrots
- Roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots
🥖 Side Dishes & Snacks
- As a dip for warm pita, whole grain bread, or raw veggies
- Drizzled over mashed potatoes for extra flavor
- Spread for wraps, veggie sandwiches, or Mediterranean flatbreads
More salad dressings
- Miso tahini dressing
- Sweet onion vinaigrette
- Roasted pepper dressing
- Creamy roasted garlic sauce
- Avocado green goddess dressing
Easy Sun Dried Tomato Dressing Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes (5 or 6 tomato halves)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
STEP BY STEP IMAGES
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Instructions
- Chop the sun dried tomatoes and garlic into small pieces.
- Zest and juice the lemon.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Video
Notes
- Storing leftovers: Store the dressing in a clean airtight jar in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for a week.
- Freezing: This dressing can also be frozen for a month.
- To thaw the dressing: When ready to serve, take it out the jar and keep it immersed in a large bowl of warm water for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Fantastic 😍 this is so good 💯 love the details and of course the recipe too !!
Thank you, Joy! You made my day 🙂