Artichoke Pesto Salad Dressing (Aka Sit Sandwich Dressing)

Ingredients

• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, liquid reserved
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, to taste
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto, to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced ripe black olives, drained (optional)
• 1/4 cup minced purple onion
• 3 tablespoons minced sun-dried tomatoes (the kind stored in oil is preferred)
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted red and yellow bell peppers
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Drain the jar of marinated artichokes, reserving the juice. Chop the hearts into smallish bits (about the size you’d expect in a salad dressing).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the minced/chopped artichoke and the reserved juice with the remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. 3

   Store in a recycled mayonnaise jar in the refrigerator.