Black Bean Salad

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro is more nutritious, while brown rice is more economical.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans offer similar nutrition, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cheaper alternative.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

To make the dressing add all of the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl add all of the salad ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Serve immediately.

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