Dressing: I think this salad is perfect with just lemon juice or a little balsamic vinegar, but feel free to add any dressing you like or your favorite flavored vinegar.

Beans: If you don’t have kidney beans, garbanzo or cannellini beans would also work well. Use salt-free canned beans (I love Eden brand) or cook your own beans from scratch.

Cauliflower: If you don’t like raw cauliflower, lightly steam or boil it (already chopped or in larger florets), then drain and rinse with cold water before adding to the salad.

Italian herb seasoning: I love dried seasoning blends in my salads; it adds a little kick to the flavor. But if you don’t have this, just leave it out.

Avocado: If you're making this to eat over a few days, leave the avocado out and add it as you eat the salad (otherwise, the avocado gets mushy).

(Nutrition data below reflects the use of: the avocado, salt-free beans, and lemon juice.)