No Oil Fresh Tomato and Parmesan Dressing

This is a quick to fix, thick, no oil salad dressing for calorie counters or anyone who likes a freshly made dressing for their salads. It's best if made with really fresh, home-grown or farmer's market tomatoes for maximum flavor at only 10 calories per tablespoon.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 1  large fresh tomato, cut up
• 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon sugar or 1⁄2-1  teaspoon sugar substitute
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry basil (or use fresh)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Just before serving, in a blender at medium speed, blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
3. Serve on mixed salad greens. Refrigerate leftovers.