Sometimes healthy eating just needs to be easy. If you have a bowl of salad ready to eat in the fridge, you’ll make the right choice. This bean salad will last in the refrigerator for up to a week. It’s loaded with fiber and flavor, and so easy to make, you can enjoy it anytime!

Bean Salad with Spinach

Ingredients

15 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

2 ripe tomatoes, chopped

half an avocado

Lime juice (1/4 cup or two limes)

1 bag of cleaned baby spinach leaves, chopped

1/3 cup sweet and sour type salad dressing

3 ounces crumbled feta cheese

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Drain beans and place in a bowl.

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Add chopped tomatoes, avocado and lime juice.

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Coarsely chop spinach. Add to bowl.

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Add feta cheese to bowl.

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Add dressing, and mix gently.

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Enjoy as a meal, with a slice of whole grain bread. Or serve as a side dish.