Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
A colorful dressing is excellent served with a hearty romaine lettuce mix and garnished with croutons, dried fruit and a grating of fresh cheese.

Purée 2 roasted sweet peppers in a blender, add 1 shallot, and juice from 2 lemons, 1/4 cup sherry vinegar and 1/2 tsp dry roasted cumin seed. Gradually add 1/2 cup olive oil and process until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss with 4 cups romaine lettuce mix.

-Ellen Ecker Ogden, author of From the Cook's Garden cookbook