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4-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Dressing Recipe

4-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings) 1x
  • Category: Sauces-condiments
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This vibrant 4-ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Dressing is an easy, flavor-packed way to elevate salads, grain bowls, or roasted veggies. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and a quick blitz in the blender, you get a creamy, slightly sweet, tangy dressing that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free. It’s perfect for meal prep, coming together in under 10 minutes for a fresh homemade dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1 small clove garlic

Optional Add-Ins (for extra flavor)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Drain the roasted red peppers well, patting them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This helps prevent a watery dressing. Peel the garlic clove.
  2. Add to Blender: Place the drained red peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), and garlic into a blender or food processor. If desired, add salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard for additional flavor.
  3. Blend Until Smooth: Blend everything together on high until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy. Pause to scrape down the sides once or twice to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or acidity (vinegar/lemon juice) as needed according to your preference.
  5. Store and Serve: Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 5-7 days. Shake or stir before using, and drizzle generously over your favorite salads, bowls, or vegetables.

Notes

  • This dressing thickens slightly in the fridge. If it’s too thick when chilled, simply whisk in a splash of water or more vinegar to loosen before serving.
  • The flavors deepen after a few hours, so making it ahead is highly recommended.
  • If fresh garlic is too pungent, try roasting it or using 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder instead.
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Great for meal prep—keeps well in the fridge all week!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/4-ingredient-roasted-red-pepper-dressing-recipe/