Roasted Red Pepper and Chive Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet red pepper
• 1/2 cup prepared roasted red pepper
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, medium minced
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives
• salt
• white pepper, freshly ground

Directions

1. 1

   Hold red pepper over a flame, turning it until evenly charred.

2. 2

   Or cut it in half, rub with oil, and place under the broiler until blackened.

3. 3

   Wrap in a plastic bag and set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Scrape off the burned skin and remove seeds and stem.

5. 5

   In bowl of blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade, place red pepper, vinegar, and garlic.

6. 6

   Process until pepper is pureed.

7. 7

   With machine running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until fully combined.

8. 8

   Stir in chives and season with salt and pepper to taste.