Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad

By: Tigrgrrl 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 98 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2007 by KRANEY   view full review
Wonderful, easy recipe! (Note that I left off the tofu.) Thanks so much for the recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by MSPREE   view full review
I added Feta instead of tofu and loved it! I can't wait for my garden to get going and use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2006 by Shelley   view full review
Fresh and different! My husband loves this! I didn't have kidney beans so I drained the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by RAVENGRL23   view full review
Great, simple and very filling alternative to a standard salad. I used plain balsamic vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
Excellent! We left out the tofu and beans. Used dried basil. Thanks for the post.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2005 by Gretchen   view full review
Excellent! Skipped the tofu because I don't like it, and added 1 tsp. minced garlic. Delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2005 by THEFAMILYCHEF   view full review
We liked this alot. I used feta like many others have done and left out kidney beans because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by DHILLY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fantastic, refreshing salad. I actually got my family to eat Tofu!! A miracle, believe me. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2005 by ROBINANNE2   view full review
This was a very good salad for a light summer meal. I didn't have tofu so I doubled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by Deester   view full review
superb!

 

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