Healthy Bean and Tomato Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 (15-1/2 ounce) can of garbanzo beans
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red vinegar
• salt and pepper as desired
• 1 pound tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium size onion, sliced into thin rings
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:

Drain beans; rinse under cold water. Beat oil and vinegar together; season with salt and pepper.

Add the beans and mix until well coated, being careful not to break up the beans.

Arrange tomato and onion slices in a shallow dish; sprinkle with basil, salt, and pepper. Spoon beans on top. Serve chilled.

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Serves: 2

Preparation time: 30 minutes