Salads : Robust Tomato-Basil Dressing

• 1 (8 1/4-ounce) can tomatoes, drained or 1 large tomato peeled, seeded and chopped
  
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
  
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons TABASCO® brand Garlic Pepper Sauce
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/3 cup olive oil
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  

Combine tomato, red pepper, vinegar, TABASCO^® Garlic Sauce, sugar and salt in food processor or blender; purée. With machine running, slowly add oil until well blended. Stir in basil.

Makes 1 cup.