143.0…Romaine Salad with Tiny Tomatoes and Creamy Basil Dressing

For Bunco last week, I made Romaine Salad with Tiny Tomatoes and Creamy Basil Dressing. The dressing is out of this world. I imagine it would be good on chicken with breadcrumbs on top or as a veggie dip. Hmm…note to self….

Romaine Salad with Tiny Tomatoes and Creamy Basil Dressing (Serves 8)

Recipe from Phillis Carey

Ingredients: 

Dressing:

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

1 cup mayonnaise 

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley

3 green onions with tops, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1/8 tsp. dried tarragon

 

2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

2 cups tiny multicolored tomatoes

1 hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. For dressing, combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate up to 48 hours.

2. Toss the lettuce with tomatoes, cucumber and red onion in a large bowl. Add enough dressing and toss to coat well. Serve immediately. 

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I was still pretty full from my cheeseburger and fries at Ruby's for lunch, so I wasn't in the mood for a big dinner. I made a quick salad using some of the Creamy Basil Dressing leftovers. 

Breakfast this morning was pineapple Chobani yogurt, Strawberry Vanilla Almond Granola (the last of it!) and strawberries. 

I took the kids to their first day of school! I now have a 2nd and a 4th grader!! Crazy how time flies!!!!

After heading back from the school, I went to the gym for some cardio and weights. Lunch was a turkey sandwich, veggies and ranch. 

I have my annual doctor appointment next (fun) and then it's off to pick up the kiddos from their first day of school!

Do you make your own salad dressings?

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