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~ cucumber, tomato, onion salad & pesto dressing ~

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I had some pesto in my refrigerator, was hungry for a cucumber and tomato salad, so instead of the normal dressing, I decided to add some pesto to it, and boy was it ever good. I hope you try this quick & easy salad, sometime. Yum!!

(2 ratings)
yield 2 or could double for more
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For ~ cucumber, tomato, onion salad & pesto dressing ~

  • 1/2
    small seeded cucumber, cut thin, i use my mandolin
  • 1/2
    red onion, sliced as thin as cucumbers
  • 1/2 c
    cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 Tbsp
    each - red wine vinegar, prepared pesto ( i used classico )
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil - your choice, i used vegetable this time
  • pinch
    sugar
  • salt
    & pepper to taste
  • 1/8 c
    shredded parmesan cheese

How To Make ~ cucumber, tomato, onion salad & pesto dressing ~

  • 1
    Mix pesto, oil, salt, pepper, oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning if need be. Stir in cheese.
  • 2
    Mix tomatoes, cucumber and onion in a bowl. Toss with dressing. Leave set 15 minutes before serving.
  • 3
    Enjoy, was quite tasty.
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