Tomato and Cucumber Salad with a Pesto-Style Dressing

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 4-6 serving(s) 🌶 italian 🏷 Greens

This vibrant salad showcases the best of summer produce with sliced tomatoes and cucumber over a bed of crisp lettuce. It is dressed with a uniquely creamy, pesto-inspired blend of garlic, basil, pine nuts, and olive oil, which can be made with an optional anchovy for depth. An Italian-inspired dish that comes together quickly for a light and flavourful side.

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with a Pesto-Style Dressing

Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a blender and blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
  2. Spread the chopped iceberg lettuce across a large serving platter.
  3. Neatly arrange the sliced tomatoes and cucumbers over the bed of lettuce.
  4. Drizzle a portion of the dressing over the arranged salad and serve the remainder separately for individual preference.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium51500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryGreens
Cuisineitalian
AuthorRita1652