Cucumber and 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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 98 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• ¼ cup canned kidney beans, drained
• ¼ cup diced firm tofu
• ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.