Sweet Onion and Cucumber Salad With Creamy Tomato Dressing

This is from the Lodge at Koele, Lanai, Hawaii. It's a nice, refreshing salad. Time does not reflect chilling time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup crushed tomatoes in puree, canned
• 1⁄4 cup creme fraiche or 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 3  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2  teaspoons fresh chives or 2  teaspoons green onions, chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2  teaspoons lime juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons shallots, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 8  cups  mixed baby greens
• 1  small  maui onions or 1  small sweet white onion, thinly sliced
• 1  cucumber, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. Combine first 12 ingredients in processor and blend just until smooth (do not overmix). Transfer to bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated).
2. Combine greens, onion, and cucumber in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.