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Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

4.5

(5)

For more variety, stir in other finely chopped herbs such as basil, thyme, or tarragon.

Cooks' note:

Buttermilk dressing (without chives) can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Whisk in chives before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth, then whisk in chives.

    Step 2

    Put cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce into bowls and serve with dressing.

TagsSaladButtermilkDairyCucumberVegetableChiveHerbs & SpicesTomatoIceberg LettuceLettuceLeafy GreensSideLunchDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight MealsNo-CookSummerGourmet
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