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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
  2. Drain and rinse the canned beans.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, beans, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.

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