Best Pesto Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipes

PESTO TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

Pesto Tomato-Cucumber Salad image

My sister and I created this fresh salad at one of our "recipe nights" and it's been a hit at every party since! Try red pepper flakes for a little kick if you'd like, or add Greek pepperoncini. -Jennifer Freier, Algonquin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large tomatoes, quartered and sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 medium peeled and seeded cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

Whisk salad dressing, pesto, salt and pepper. Toss with tomatoes, cucumbers and onion. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

~ CUCUMBER, TOMATO, ONION SALAD & PESTO DRESSING ~

~ Cucumber, Tomato, Onion Salad & Pesto Dressing ~ image

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!!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH A PESTO LIKE DRESSING.

Tomato and Cucumber Salad With a Pesto Like Dressing. image

Fresh out of the garden. What a nice way to serve those summer hierloom, Polish, Yellow, and Red tomatoes.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 -2 anchovy, rinsed (optional)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup onion, rough chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons water
1 pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
3 tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced

Steps:

Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and process till smooth and creamy.
Place all the lettuce on a large platter.
Arrange tomatoes and cucumbers on lettuce.
Pour some dressing on arrangement and serve some on the side for those that want it.