Cucumber Basil Dressing
Cucumber Basil Dressing
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced cucumbers (about 4 large cucumbers)
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 1/2 cups Non-Fat Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely grated sweet onion (about 1/2 large onion; do not use juice)
- 1 tablespoon finely grated garlic (about 3 large garlic cloves)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Toss together first 2 ingredients; drain in a colander 30 minutes.
Mix together yogurt and next 9 ingredients using a rubber spatula.Until well combined.
Stir in cucumbers; let stand 30 minutes.
Cut thick tomato slices and server dressing drenched over the top.
Finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil and cracked black pepper.
Refrigerate dressing for up to 2 days. This makes a TON of dressing, so halve the recipe if you are only looking to serve this once