Welcome! I am so happy you chose to gather around my table. My name is Mia Swinehart and I am a registered dietitian with a passion for simple healthy recipes, women's hormonal health, and overall wellness!
Say hello to my favorite BLT salad with the best sun-dried tomato dressing! This is what Summer lunch dreams are made of!!
If you’re looking to jazz up your salads without loading up on processed dressings or sauces, this Healthy Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing is about to become your go-to. It’s tangy, savory, and packed with Mediterranean flavor — all while being full of good-for-you ingredients and mayo-free for my fellow mayo haters!
Sun-dried tomatoes bring a rich umami kick, while tangy Greek yogurt and red wine vinegar, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil tie it all together. Whether you’re drizzling it over a crisp green salad or using it as a spread on wraps or sandwiches, this dressing adds a delicious boost of flavor with simple ingredients.
What You’ll Need
Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
Greek yogurt
Parmesan cheese
Garlic
Extra virgin olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Honey
Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper
Unlike many store-bought dressings loaded with preservatives and added unnecessary ingredients, this recipe is simple and nourishing. Sun-dried tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, especially lycopene, olive oil adds healthy fats that support heart health, and the Greek yogurt adds a protein boost.
How to Use It
Drizzle over mixed greens or grain bowls
Toss with roasted veggies
Use as a sandwich spread or wrap sauce
Stir into cooked quinoa or couscous for a quick flavor boost
Serve alongside grilled chicken
To make the BLT salad shown here, I just use butter lettuce, crispy bacon, tomatoes, croutons, avocado, parmesan, and thinly shaved turkey (chicken would be great, too)!
Ready to elevate your salads? Whip up a jar of this sun-dried tomato dressing and keep it on hand for the week. I know you guys will love this one as much as I do!
Be sure to leave a rating and review if you give this one a try! Enjoy! xo
Simple sun-dried tomato dressing- mayo-free and simple!
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
6 sun-dried tomato halves
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tbsp dijon
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp olive oil
2–3 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper, to taste
Water, as needed to thin
Instructions
Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add water as needed, and adjust seasonings as desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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