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CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Contributed By: dhanyaka
Everyday Cheapskate

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

Dressing:

1 cup Olive oil

1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar

1 clove Crushed garlic

1 teaspoon Ground mustard

1 pinch Salt

Ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

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.

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic and ground mustard. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in minced fresh herbs if desired. Yield: 1-1/4 cup dressing.

Serves: 4.

Cook's Notes

Nutritional information per serving: 98 calories; 6.1 g total fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 333 mg sodium; 8.4 g carbohydrates; 2.4g dietary fiber; 4.1g protein.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: dioniciam

Nice, crisp, light, deep balsamic flavor.

 

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Recipe Details

Ingredients: Vegetables
Salads & Dressings
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch
Appetizers
Snack