Cucumber Basil  Dressing

Ingredients

• 4 cups peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced cucumbers (about 4 large cucumbers)

• 2 teaspoons table salt

• 1 1/2 cups Non-Fat Greek yogurt

• 1 1/2 cups light mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons finely grated sweet onion (about 1/2 large onion; do not use juice)

• 1 tablespoon finely grated garlic (about 3 large garlic cloves)

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

• 1/2 cup whole buttermilk

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Toss together first 2 ingredients; drain in a colander 30 minutes.

2. Mix together yogurt and next 9 ingredients using a rubber spatula.Until well combined.

3. Stir in cucumbers; let stand 30 minutes.

4. Cut thick tomato slices and server dressing drenched over the top.

5. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil and cracked black pepper.

6. Refrigerate dressing for up to 2 days.   This makes a TON of dressing, so halve the recipe if you are only looking to serve this once