Mild Red Chile Dressing

• 8 dried tomatoes (oil-free)
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
• 3 -4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon tamari or 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

1. Soak the dried tomatoes in the hot water for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they become soft and plump.
2. With a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a food processor and add the garlic; chop finely.
3. Pour tomato-soaking water into the processor and blend well.
4. Add the olive oil or apple juice, orange juice concentrate, 3 tablespoons vinegar, soy sauce, chile powder, pepper and salt if using.
5. Process until the dressing is creamy.
6. Taste and add another tablespoon vinegar if needed.
7. Pour into a jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

tomatoes, hot water, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, orange juice concentrate, tamari, red chili powder, black pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mild-red-chile-dressing-51875 (may not work)