Cucumber, Olive and Pesto Salad
A make-ahead marinated fridge salad that consist of cucumber marinated in a black olive and basil pesto vinaigrette.
Cucumber, Olive and Pesto Salad
A make-ahead marinated fridge salad that consist of cucumber marinated in a black olive and basil pesto vinaigrette.
Course
salad
Servings
Prep Time
4
servings
15
min
Servings
Prep Time
4
servings
15
min
Ingredients
1
large
cucumber
sliced thin
100
gr
pitted black olives
3
tablespoons
basil pesto
or more if you like, depends on taste
3
tablespoons
red wine vinegar
2
tablepoons
olive oil
salt and black pepper
to season
100
gr
spring onion
finely chopped
Instructions
Wash and slice the cucumber into thin slices. Set aside.
Make the marinade by placing the olives, pesto, vinegar, oil, salt and black pepper in a pestle and mortar. Grind and crush the olives into the oil.
Cover the cucumbers with the marinade and mix well. Add the spring onion, more seasoning if needed and place in fridge in an airtight container.