Title: Tomato Salad with Basil-Buttermilk Dressing
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Yield: 8 Servings

2 lg Bunches fresh basil leaves
3/4 c Buttermilk
2 Green onions; thinly sliced
3/4 ts Salt
3/4 c Mayonnaise
1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
4 lb Firm ripe tomatoes
Fresh basil springs

Blend fresh basil, buttermilk, sliced green onions and salt in processor
until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add mayonnaise and pepper and whisk until
dressing is smooth. Let stand 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)

Core and slice tomatoes. Arrange on a platter. Spoon enough dressing over
tomatoes to coat. Garnish with basil sprigs. Serve, passing extra dressing
if necessary.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #200

Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 23:13:49 -0400

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