Salads with water

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes , pieces (not oil-packed) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil 2 teaspoons[...]

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups 1/2-inch cubes chicken plus 3 tablespoons drippings reserved[...]

Goat cheese rounds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 teaspoons ground cumin 11/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher[...]