CUCUMBER/TOMATO/BEAN SALAD

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD
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

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. Serves: 4. 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.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE SALAD 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

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. Nutritional information per serving: 385 calories; 43.25 g total fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.02 g carbohydrates; 04 g dietary fiber; .09 g protein.