Point Reyes Original Blue Tomato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 vine-ripened tomatoes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 red onion, sliced
1/2 lemon
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup basil leaves, julienned
extra virgin olive oil
balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange 2 or 3 slices on individual salad plates.
Season the slices with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the onions in a bowl, squeeze the lemon over them and marinate for about 5 minutes.
Top the tomatoes with some of the blue cheese, marinated onions and fresh basil.
Drizzle each plate with oil and vinegar.