Low-Fat Roasted Tomato Dressing

Ingredients

• 4 plum tomatoes
• halved lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon red-wine or Sherry vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450F.
2. In a shallow baking pan arrange tomatoes in one layer, cut sides up, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast tomatoes in middle of oven about 35 minutes, or until very soft and skin is dark brown, and cool to room temperature.
4. In a blender puree tomatoes with vinegar, honey, zest, water, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.
6. Serve dressing with crisp lettuce or steamed vegetables.