The Quickest 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.

Rinse the can of black beans thoroughly to prevent the salad from looking gray.

Chop a large tomato into large dice or use a couple of smaller tomatoes.

Add a can of sliced water chestnuts that have been rinsed to the bowl.

Chop half of a Vidalia onion and add it to the mixture.

Add a whole bag of frozen corn, thawed slightly, to the bowl.

Add the chopped tomato to the mixture.

Add 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar to the salad.

Add lime juice and lime zest to the salad.

Mix everything together thoroughly.

Taste the salad and adjust with more balsamic vinegar if needed.

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