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Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa

By Lan Lam

Published on July 9, 2014

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes about 1 cup)

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa

Ingredients

¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine¼ cup chopped fresh basil ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 small shallot, minced

Before You Begin

We like the sweet flavor and pliable texture of oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa
Photography by Keller + Keller.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes about 1 cup)

Ingredients

¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 small shallot, minced

Ingredients

¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 small shallot, minced

Ingredients

¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 small shallot, minced

Why This Recipe Works

For a twist on a traditional salsa made with fresh tomatoes, we use jarred sun-dried tomatoes. (We find that the oil-packed type have the best flavor.) Fresh basil and parsley add herbal depth, while balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil turn it into a sauce.

Before You Begin

We like the sweet flavor and pliable texture of oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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