Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

This tangy and slightly sweet tomato basil vinaigrette only requires a few simple ingredients and tastes great over salad and pasta alike.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.05)
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($0.20)
• 1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.05)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp sugar ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
• 6 Tbsp olive oil ($0.96)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the tomato paste, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl or a blender. Whisk or blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Begin whisking in the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time, making sure it's fully incorporated before adding more. This allows the oil to emulsify into the tomato mixture, creating a smooth dressing. The dressing may separate slowly as it sits, but a quick whisk before drizzling over your salad will bring it back to a thick mixture.