This smoky tomato salad dressing made with ripe tomatoes, sherry vinegar and smoked paprika has a woodsy, smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with so many vegetables that are in season during the summer. I love to serve it with grilled eggplant, peppers, zucchini or summer squash or toss it with a big kale salad.

Smoky Tomato Shallot Dressing alongside ripe tomatoes

Why We Love This Recipe For Smoky Tomato Salad Dressing

This vinaigrette is another great way to use summer tomatoes. You will need a small food processor, blender or immersion blender to whir it up, but other than that it’s dead simple to make and only takes about 10 minutes.

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Recipe Highlights

  • Blending tomatoes into the dressing bulks it up, increasing the volume, but keeping the calories at 104 per 2 tablespoons.
  • Bold smoky and tangy flavor
  • Pairs well with summer produce and sturdy greens like kale

Key Ingredients For This Smoked Paprika Tomato Vinaigrette

  • Tomato: Use very ripe tomatoes for their flavor and juiciness.
  • Shallot: If you don’t have shallot you could swap in about 1/4 cup of chopped sweet onion or scallion.
  • Sherry Vinegar: I like this vinegar here because it’s extra puckery and aromatic to go with the smoked paprika.
  • Smoked Paprika: I like to use a sweet (not hot) smoked paprika in this dressing. This one is great.
  • Honey
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
 Smoky Tomato Shallot Dressing on a cutting board next to shallots and tomatoes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine ingredients and blend

Combine the tomato, shallot, sherry vinegar, honey, salt, smoked paprika and pepper in a blender or mini prep and puree until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender in a blending jar.

Step 2: Add oil

Add oil and puree the vinaigrette until smooth.

FAQs and Expert Tips

Storage Instructions:

Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Make Ahead Instructions:

Yes. Make the dressing a day in advance and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

What to Serve with this Smoky Tomato Dressing

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This Smoky Tomato Shallot Dressing by Healthy Seasonal Recipes transforms a salad and pairs well with all your summer veggies.

Smoky Tomato Salad Dressing


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  • Author: Katie Webster
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/4 cups 1x

Description

This smoky tomato salad dressing made with ripe tomatoes, sherry vinegar and smoked paprika has a woodsy, smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with so many vegetables that are in season during the summer. I love to serve it with grilled eggplant, peppers, zucchini or summer squash or toss it with a big kale salad.


Ingredients

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  • 1 small tomato, cored and chopped
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon plus two teaspoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine tomato, shallot, sherry vinegar, honey, salt, smoked paprika and pepper in a blender or mini prep and puree until smooth. Alternatively use an immersion blender in a blending jar.
  2. Add oil and puree until smooth.

Notes

Storing Instructions: Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: salad dressing
  • Method: blender
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 104
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 228 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g