1rosemary sprig6”, stripped and leaves chopped fine (about 2 tsp fresh rosemary)
1cloveof garlicpeeled and lightly crushed
¼tspdijon mustard
1tsphoney
1TBScapersroughly chopped
2tspfresh squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cut the sun dried tomatoes into very thin strips and put in a small bowl
Cover with the olive oil. Be sure all the tomato pieces are under the oil. Cover with and let sit on the counter overnight, or at least 4 hours
Place the cut onions in another small bowl, and cover with the red wine vinegar. Again, be sure all the onion pieces are under the vinegar. Cover and let set in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 4 hour
When you are ready to make the dressing, place a mesh strainer over the bowl you will be making your dressing in
Strain the vinegar from the onion into the work bowl. Retain the onions
Using a different bowl, strain the oil from the sun dried tomatoes. Retain both the oil and the tomatoes
Use 8 - 10 pieces of the onion, and very finely chop them. Add the chopped onions to the vinegar.
Add the garlic clove, and chopped rosemary to the vinegar. Set aside on the counter for about 30 minutes
Remove the garlic clove. Add dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice and capers and begin whisking vigorously.
Continue to whisk, and slowly pour the olive oil into the vinegar in a thin, steady stream. Continue to whisk until all the oil has been added and for about 20 - 30 seconds more.
Test the dressing, and add kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
I made this dressing for a pasta salad. I used the remaining onions and sundried tomato strips in the pasta salad.I used about half of this dressing for the pasta salad. The rest I put in a small bottle and placed in the refrigerator. I will last three to four weeks, but you will probably use it all up by then!