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Cucumber and Bean Salad Tostadas

Name: Cucumber and Bean Salad Tostadas
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz.) Progresso™ cannellini beans; 1 large cucumber or 2 medium; 2 large avocados; 1 box of cherry tomatoes; Lemon, salt and oil; 4 tostadas; Hot sauce, to taste

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 4

Summer brings with it an abundance of cucumbers and being that it’s such a fresh vegetable, it should be a star player in your seasonal recipes. This salad can be prepared very quickly and served with tostadas, it’s a light meal. Try it out because I’m sure you’ll love it.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz.) Progresso™ cannellini beans
1 large cucumber or 2 medium
2 large avocados
1 box of cherry tomatoes
Lemon, salt and oil
4 tostadas
Hot sauce, to taste

Directions

1

Open the can of beans and strain. Wash the beans with tap water and rinse.
2

Cut the ends off of the cucumber and then cut lengthwise. If there are lots of seeds, remove with a spoon. Dice the cucumber into small pieces and place in the bowl with the washed beans.
3

Cut the tomatoes in half and add to the salad.
4

Season with salt, lemon and oil.
5

Open the avocado and place the edible part on a dish. Use a fork to mash quickly.
6

Place a layer of avocado on the toast, then 3 tablespoons of salad and finish with your favorite hot sauce.
7

Serve immediately.

This salad can be made with other kinds of beans and it’s very fresh and appetizing for summer barbeques.
You can peel the cucumbers if you like, but the skin gives the dish a more attractive appearance and a tasty crunch.

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Summer brings with it an abundance of cucumbers and being that it’s such a fresh vegetable, it should be a star player in your seasonal recipes. This salad can be prepared very quickly and served with tostadas, it’s a light meal. Try it out because I’m sure you’ll love it.