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Speedy Tomato + Herby Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring ripe tomatoes and herbed beans, perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 can canned beans drained and rinsed (e.g., chickpeas or kidney beans)
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
Herb Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, drained beans, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chopped parsley, chopped basil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving to keep the ingredients fresh.

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