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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    Published: Jul 12, 2016 Modified: May 11, 2017 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a healthy and easy to prepare option for busy summer days.  It stays fresh in the fridge for up to four days and it is super light, gluten-free and healthy.  It's full of fresh, crunchy vegetables and protein filled black beans.

    Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad in a bowl with a lime

    Summer wouldn't be summer without some type of family injury, would it?  Well, my son Evan broke his wrist at goalie camp.  He was loving it so much and got hit by a ball in goal the second day and fractured his wrist.

    No more goalie camp, no basketball camp next week, no flips off the diving board, no bicycle and on and on.

    No. More. Summer.

    That's a hard thing to accept when you are 13 years old and summer has just begun.  I feel so bad for him. He is in a moldable cast and can still get in the pool thank goodness.

    My question now is what do you do all summer when you can't play any sports?  Play electronics?  Not, so I need some new and creative ideas. Art camp?  Computer camp?  Basket weaving?  Weed the yard?  Help!

    Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad in two bowls with spoon

    Because my family is so busy, I am always on the lookout for a salad that is easy to prep and stays fresh in the refrigerator.  After being in Boston and eating out every meal, I need a super skinny salad to help me reset. This Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad fits the bill.

    The crunchy vegetables give it a nice fresh bite while the black beans help fill me up.  It tastes great over leftover grilled chicken or fish. Serving it in a halved avocado is a great way to mix things up and they taste delicious together.  You can also just add chopped avocado to the salad but make sure to do that just before serving to avoid brown avocados.

    Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad in an avocado

    How cute does that look?

    Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad in two avocados on a green plate

    Do yourself a favor and commit to a healthy lunch every day this week. Make this salad and put it in individual grab and go containers.  You'll be glad you did.

    Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    This Skinny Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a healthy and easy to prepare option for busy summer days. It stays fresh in the fridge for up to four days and it is super light, gluten-free and healthy. It's full of fresh, crunchy vegetables and protein filled black beans.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 32kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1- pint multi-colored grape tomatoes halved
    • 1 English cucumber diced
    • 5-8 mini peppers chopped
    • 1 can black beans rinsed
    • ½ cup cilantro parsley or basil chopped
    • 1 lime juiced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Gently toss all ingredients in a large bowl and add the juice of one lime. Add salt and pepper and more lime juice to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1530IU | Vitamin C: 45.6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

    Paleo, Whole-30, Gluten-Free

    Adapted from PopSugar.

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      July 14, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Poor Evan! That's such a bummer Karen. I'm loving this salad. Perfectly light and healthy for summer. Love the salad filled avocado!

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