Roasted Garlic And Sun Dried Tomato Dressing For Greek Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Mix together the olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic in a small mason jar. Set aside.
• Place the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and feta on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil mixture and toss. Add the lemon halves to the pan and roast until the vegetables and feta have browned, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow them to cool, about 20 minutes.
• To assemble, toss the roasted tomatoes, bell pepper and feta together with the cucumbers, olives and red onion, then place on a platter.
• Add the juice from the roasted lemons to the remaining olive oil mixture in the mason jar. Secure the lid and shake until combined. Drizzle the salad with half of the dressing. Arrange dill leaves over the top and serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Using a knife, slice off 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the top of unpeeled garlic head to expose cloves. Place garlic in a small dish and drizzle with 1/2 tsp oil. Cover with foil, then bake in oven until garlic feels soft when pressed, 25 - 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. The recipe only calls for 5 - 6 cloves. Use the rest for other dishes.
• Mash 6 cloves with a fork. Stir in oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk in remaining oil, vinegar and enough water for a dressing consistency. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
• In a large bowl, toss lettuce with tomatoes and cucmber. Toss with dressing. Add olives and cheese and toss again.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except oil in a blender or food processor. Pulse until all tomatoes are finely chopped.
• Add oil, a little at a time. Pulse until thick and well blended.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan saute the onion, peppers, and mushrooms in the olive oil over medium-high heat until soft and lightly golden, 7 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
• Pour in the sherry, add the salt, brown sugar, pepper flakes, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, parsley, basil, the tomatoes, stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mash the roasted garlic cloves.
• Add the roasted garlic and stir to combine. Continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Add fresh basil. Serve over pasta of choice.
• For a smooth sauce use in immersion blender.