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.

Hameed Ahmed Butt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and cucumbers. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


John Job
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I love the freshness of this salad. It's a great way to start a meal or to serve as a side dish.


Kumari Basnet
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into my diet.


Tomtim Jones
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I love the way the pesto-like dressing compliments the tomatoes and cucumbers. It's a great salad for a summer party.


Chelynn Mason
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


Zihad Zim
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and cucumbers. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Razia Shaheen
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I love the freshness of this salad. It's a great way to start a meal or to serve as a side dish.


Tin Jerković
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into my diet.


Tasnim Shabab
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I love the way the pesto-like dressing compliments the tomatoes and cucumbers. It's a great salad for a summer party.


Keshan Tharusha
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


Regan opj
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and cucumbers. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Ruma Stha
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I was a bit skeptical about the pesto-like dressing, but it was actually really good. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to the salad.


ABED Hasan
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I love pesto and this salad is a great way to get a pesto fix without all the pasta. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Steve Edwin
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


Nathaniel Alexander
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.


Irshaad Bibi
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I love the freshness of this salad. The pesto-like dressing is a perfect complement to the tomatoes and cucumbers.


Jeremy Winlock
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This salad was a hit at my summer party! It tasted just as good as it looked.