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Cucumber-Basil Dressing

Prep Time:  10 minutes plus 1 hour chilling time

     Serves:  8

In the heat of summer, this dressing is oh-so refreshing on tomatoes, greens and salads.

Ingredients

  • 4 cup peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cup. mayonnaise, preferably homemade
  • 2 Tbsp. finely grated red or sweet onion
  • 1-2 Tbsp. finely grated garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper

Directions

  1. Toss the cucumbers and salt. Let drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
  2. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Stir in cucumbers and let stand another 30 minutes.
  3. Refrigerate in a sealed container (a Mason jar works well) up to 2 days. Makes 4 cups.
  4. Serve over fresh tomatoes, greens, salads, and anything else that sounds good.

Notes

Suggestions Read more about the author of this recipe, farmer Erica Roth of Windy Hill Farm!