Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Salad Vegetable Salads Tomato Salad

A refreshing, light salad for any hot, humid summer day! The kidney beans and tofu make it a great main dish for vegetarians, as well. The basil may be substituted with fresh parsley or mint. Be sure to make this salad just before serving.

Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 98
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 15m

Ingredients:


  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup canned kidney beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup diced firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:


  • 1   In a large bowl, combine the tomato, cucumber, red onion, kidney beans, tofu, and basil. Just before serving, toss with balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 6.1g 9%
    Saturated Fat 1.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg  
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 212mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 8.6g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9%
Protein 4.1g 8%
Sugars 3g  
Vitamin A 456IU  
Vitamin C 7mg  
Calcium 126mg  
Iron 1mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 1mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 21mg  
Folate 16mcg