Tomato Salad With Basil-buttermilk Dressing
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy | 8 | Servings | ||
INGREDIENTS
| 2 | Bunches fresh basil leaves | |
| 3/4 | c | Buttermilk |
| 2 | Green onions, thinly sliced | |
| 3/4 | t | Salt |
| 3/4 | c | Mayonnaise |
| 1/2 | t | 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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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 135
Calories From Fat: 69
Total Fat: 7.9g
Cholesterol: 6.6mg
Sodium: 723.7mg
Potassium: 475.6mg
Carbohydrates: 15.8g
Fiber: 2.4g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 2.8g