~ cucumber, tomato, onion salad & pesto dressing ~

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Jun 4, 2015

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!!

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

Ingredients

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

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

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

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Category: Vegetables
Category: Other Salads
Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #Tomato
Keyword: #cucumber
Keyword: #pesto
Keyword: #salad
Keyword: #side
Keyword: #Appetizer
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American

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