Combine the fi rst 8 ingredients in a bowl with a hand–held blender or in a food processor.

Slice the tomatoes. Thinly slice red onion and separate into rings.

Arrange tomatoes and onion in layers on a large serving platter. Salad and dressing can be covered and refrigerated separately for up to 3 to 4 hours.

Stir the crumbled cheese into the dressing and pour over the layers of tomato and onion. Decorate with additional basil leaves; sprinkle with cracked black pepper.

Calories 174 Protein 5 g Fat 15 g Carbohydrate 7.5 g Fibre 2.3 g

Tomatoes are one of the best picks from the produce section. For a mere 25 calories, tomatoes provide a good dose of both vitamins A and C and the powerful antioxidant lycopene.