Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Cucumber and Tomato Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    372

Embrace the essence of summer with this vibrant salad, a delightful medley of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and protein-rich kidney beans and tofu. Dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette and infused with the herbaceous notes of fresh basil, this salad is a refreshing and satisfying vegetarian delight, perfect for any sun-drenched afternoon.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    9 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    215 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, kidney beans, tofu, and chopped basil. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. (2 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are lightly coated. (3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste just before serving. (1 minute)

For optimal flavor and texture, prepare the salad shortly before serving to prevent the cucumber from becoming soggy.
Feel free to experiment with different herbs, such as fresh parsley or mint, to create your own unique flavor profile.
For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the diced tofu in a tablespoon of balsamic vinaigrette for 30 minutes before adding it to the salad.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 124 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Ernest Howell

    I substituted the basil with mint and it was delicious!

  • Cory Franecki

    Adding a squeeze of lemon was a good tip!

  • Bailey Borer

    My family loved this salad, even my picky eaters!

  • Timothy Rath

    So easy to make and perfect for a quick lunch!

  • Robert Johnston

    I loved the addition of kidney beans - it made it a more substantial meal.

  • Warren Quigley

    The balsamic vinaigrette was a great choice. I used a high-quality one and it made all the difference.

  • Faustino Bednar

    I will definitely be making this again!

  • Beaulah Hickle

    This salad was so refreshing! I added some feta cheese and it was perfect.

  • Paris Volkman

    I didn't have kidney beans so I used chickpeas, it was still great!

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