TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH A PESTO LIKE DRESSING.

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad With a Pesto Like Dressing. image

Fresh out of the garden. What a nice way to serve those summer hierloom, Polish, Yellow, and Red tomatoes.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 -2 anchovy, rinsed (optional)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup onion, rough chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons water
1 pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
3 tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced

Steps:

  • Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and process till smooth and creamy.
  • Place all the lettuce on a large platter.
  • Arrange tomatoes and cucumbers on lettuce.
  • Pour some dressing on arrangement and serve some on the side for those that want it.

simphiwe siwisa
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5 stars! This salad is delicious and easy to make.


Ernesto Burgos
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again!


Joylene Jacks
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This salad is a nice change from the usual tomato and cucumber salad.


Idk Go
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really liked the dressing in this salad.


Iqra Dahir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and cucumbers.


George Anny
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I love the combination of tomatoes and cucumbers in this salad. They're so refreshing!


BiteMyPurple
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The dressing is amazing! I could eat it on anything.


Dhan kumari Lama
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Soniyas Mim
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing.


John Junior
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The pesto-like dressing is the perfect complement to the tomatoes and cucumbers.