TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH BASIL BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Tomato and Avocado Salad with Basil Buttermilk Dressing image

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Fresh basil leaves, packed
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mayonnaise or half thick (Greek) yogurt and half mayo
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2-3 pounds fresh tomatoes (variety of cherry tomatoes works well)
2 avocados
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 lemon

Steps:

Make dressing. Blend basil, buttermilk, green onions, salt, mayo/yogurt and pepper in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and let stand 30 minutes to thicken. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Wash cherry tomatoes and slice in half. If using large tomatoes, cut in wedges.
Peel avocado and cut into chunks. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Arrange tomatoes and avocados on platter and drizzle with dressing or simply toss tomatoes and avocado with dressing (you probably won't need all of the dressing).
Sprinkle with pine nuts and garnish with a few basil sprigs (if desired).
Serve with extra dressing on the side.