SOYBEAN SALAD WITH WALNUT PESTO, TOMATOES, AND BUTTERMILK DRESSING RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Soybean Salad with Walnut Pesto, Tomatoes, and Buttermilk Dressing Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by LRay

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Walnut Pesto
4 ounces toasted walnuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Chili flakes to taste
Buttermilk Dressing
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
6 medium basil leaves
Salt and black pepper
1 pound shelled soybeans
1 vine-ripe tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Directions To make pesto, add walnuts, garlic, and cheese to a food processor. While running, drizzle in olive oil and process until uniform. Add salt and chili flakes to taste. Make dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender and blending until completely mixed. Season to taste. To assemble salads, mix soybeans and tomatoes with buttermilk dressing. Divide onto 4 plates, drizzle each with walnut pesto, and sprinkle remaining 1 ounce of cheese on top to finish.