Italian-style tomato, basil and cheese salad

Ripe tomatoes, vegetables and herbs create a colourful plate that makes a cottage cheese salad something special.

Serves 4

Prep time 10 mins

Syn free

Ingredients:-

8 ripe plum tomatoes

1 cucumber

1 red onion

6 tbsp finely chopped basil leaves

400g/14oz very low-fat natural cottage cheese

8 tbsp fat-free French-style salad dressing

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:-

Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the tomatoes, cucumber and onion very thinly. Layer four serving plates with the sliced vegetables and the basil.

Divide the cottage cheese into four portions and spoon over the top of the salad. Drizzle over the salad dressing, season and serve immediately.