Pomme D’Amore Tomato Dressing

This tomato dressing is so perfect for this time of year that I can’t help sharing it with you. It couldn’t be easier to make – tomatoes, garlic, apple cider vinegar, paprika, fresh cracked mixed peppercorn, sea salt, and cold pressed extra virgin olive oil come together into a blend of vibrant, flavorful deliciousness. A total pleaser for the tomato lover and a great way to put use to summer tomatoes.

The diversity of the tomato world offers beautiful color and flavor variety to bring to the table. Vine cluster, roma, or heirloom tomatoes are wonderful, and if using cherry tomatoes, measure about two cups or two handful to make an equivalent of two medium tomatoes.

Keep in mind that different varieties have differing flavors – some sweeter than others – and even among the same group of tomatoes flavor can vary. That being said, the end results are always delicious. Fresh garlic and cracked peppercorn leads subtle spiciness to this dressing. I like to hand grind whole peppercorns in a morter and pestle.

Heirloom Tomatoes

A tomato is not just a tomato; it is something special. I love the way the Europeans romanticize tomatoes through the name they give it. The Hungarians call tomatoes paradicsom meaning paradise, the French call it pomme d’amour, meaning love apple, and the Italians call it pomodoro meaning golden apple. What do Americans say? Well, we certainly aren’t as poetic but I do believe we love them just as much, and depending on what part of the country you’re from, one might say tuh-MA-to, and another tuh-MAH-to.

Tomato Dressing is an old favorite we love to make time and time again. I’ve had people tell me they couldn’t stop eating it, and one person devoured spoon full after spoon full – ate it like a soup.

With all that said, I’d like to introduce or re-introduce you to my delicious tomato dressing recipe that I hope you enjoy.

Pomme D’Amour Tomato Dressing

Try this fresh slightly spicy tomato dressing on your next salad or as a dip with fresh vegetables.

2 medium tomatoes, slice into quarter wedges
¼ cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh cracked mixed pepper
1 teaspoon paprika, I like to use Hungarian paprika

Put all ingredients into the blender, except olive oil, and blend until mixed. While blender is still running slowly pour in olive oil, blend well. Serve immediately or store in a salad dressing bottle or container with a lid in the refrigerate. Keeps about 5 days. Shake or stir well before serving.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

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7 Comments so far

  1. Raw.la - Raw Food in The News and Around The Web on August 25, 2009 Tuesday, 6:15 pm

    [...] Pomme D’Amour Tomato Dressing [...]

  2. Nicole (The Fitness Freak) on August 25, 2009 Tuesday, 6:44 pm

    This is perfect! Now I have a recipe to use for my own heirloom tomatoes:)

  3. shernell on August 26, 2009 Wednesday, 6:29 am

    This post is so romantic! The recipe sounds great, and mixing different tomatoes together seems like it would work!

  4. andra on August 28, 2009 Friday, 11:56 am

    I love tomatoes. Love love love them and I grow them and have a surplus right now. I will try this recipe ASAP.

    A big thanks,

    andra

  5. GirlonRaw on August 28, 2009 Friday, 12:13 pm

    I just love tomatoes and know I will be disappointed by the lack of variety now that I just got back from a lovely holiday in Italy, but your recipe sounds delish and I am going to make it tomorrow to help send me back to Rome :D

  6. Christine on September 30, 2009 Wednesday, 11:21 am

    Mmmmm… that looks so yummy. Love the simplicity of this. I think it would go great in a southwestern salad.

  7. Vegetable Based Dressings – Choosing Raw on March 3, 2010 Wednesday, 7:25 pm

    [...] recipe was inpsired almost exactly by a recipe from my friend Ingrid. I changed the paprika to curry and loved the resulting flavor! The dressing is very delicate, so I [...]

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