Sun-Dried Tomato Mousse

Ingredients

• 1 jar (8oz.) sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
• Oil to be used in recipe
• 1 can (6 oz.) black pitted olives
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 fluid oz. red wine vinegar
• 1/2 fluid oz. lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 tablespoon shallots
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 2 oz. walnuts
• Use additional salt to taste if necessary

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in the food processor and chop until the mixture becomes a homogeneous paste.
2. Keep refrigerated and use as needed on canapes, over short pasta such as penne or use as a dip with tortilla chips or pita bread.
3. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and sugar. Process until smooth. Keep refrigerated.

Note: cayenne pepper and garlic proportions can be adjusted as desired.

Note: Designed for full-size food processors with a minimum of 6 cup capacity.