Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

6 sun-dried tomatoes (dry or in oil) 1 cup vegetable broth or water 1 cup finely chopped fresh tomatoes 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil (optional) 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

If using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If using dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes, combine the tomatoes with the broth or water, plus a quarter cup more water in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer five minutes. Let stand 20 minutes more. Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Use as desired, whether tossed with your favorite pasta salad or as a tasty addition to a leafy green salad.

Source: Encyclopedia of Natural Healing by Siegfried Gursche and Zoltan Rona