Steamed Vegetables with Tomato and Basil Dressing

Tomato and Basil Dressing:

• 4 ripe medium tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Vegetables:

• 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut in large florets
• 1/2 bunch cauliflower, cut in large florets
• 2 carrots, cut in thick slices
• 1 yellow or zucchini squash, cut in thick rounds
• 1/2 to 1 head fennel, cut into thin wedges
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch scallions