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Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa for Two

By Lan Lam

Published on July 23, 2014

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 2 (Makes about 1/2 cup)

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa for Two

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ½ 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 for Two

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa for Two

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Serves 2 (Makes about 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ small shallot, minced

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ small shallot, minced

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ 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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