Name: Tomato Salad with Basil-Buttermilk Dressing
Ingredients: 2 lg Bunches fresh basil leaves; 3/4 c Buttermilk; 2 Green onions; thinly sliced; 3/4 ts Salt; 3/4 c Mayonnaise; 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper; 4 lb Firm ripe tomatoes; Fresh basil springs

We begin with receiving and then rightly understanding Scripture in our minds. But before we apply the Bible, it must first engage our hearts. Without the mind, biblical application is based on flimsy and deceptive emotions. Yet without the heart, biblical application is based only rote duty and obligation. It’s never hearts informing our minds, but rather minds informing our hearts. Then when we obey, it’s a correct application of Scripture that comes from the affections – loving God with all of our hearts.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy			8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lg	Bunches fresh basil leaves
3/4	c	Buttermilk
2		Green onions; thinly sliced
3/4	ts	Salt
3/4	c	Mayonnaise
1/2	ts	Freshly ground black pepper
4	lb	Firm ripe tomatoes
		Fresh basil springs

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend fresh basil, buttermilk, sliced green onions and salt in processor
until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add mayonnaise and pepper and whisk until
dressing is smooth. Let stand 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)
Core and slice tomatoes. Arrange on a platter. Spoon enough dressing over
tomatoes to coat. Garnish with basil sprigs. Serve, passing extra dressing
if necessary.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #200
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 23:13:49 -0400
From: ADAMSFMLE@aol.com

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Kevin DeYoung