Easy Bean Salad on a Budget

Inspired plant-based cooking can be pretty daunting. Whether you’re simply trying to eat less meat or you’re cutting out animal products, it can be challenging to make a plate of plants appealing. With a couple of tips and a handful of secret ingredients, however, you’ll be a vegan kitchen boss in no time.
As a starter check out this easy and delicious “Easy Bean Salad on a Budget” that will make you fall in love with vegan recipes if you’re not already…:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (15-ounce) can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can of unsalted corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 large avocado, diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup of diced red onion
• 1/2 cup of diced tomato
• ¼ cup of chopped cilantro
• 3 to 4 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice (about 1 small lemon or lime)
• Salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. The salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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