Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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For more variety, stir in other finely chopped herbs such as basil, thyme, or tarragon. Ingredients:
2 cups mayonnaise |
1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk |
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar |
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives |
6 medium cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces |
8 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges |
2 heads iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into 2-inch chunks |
Directions:
1. Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth, then whisk in chives.
2. Put cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce into bowls and serve with dressing.
3. Cooks' note: Buttermilk dressing (without chives) can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Whisk in chives before serving.
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