Beans are healthy, and they are an excellent protein source.  According to Healthline, beans or legumes can help reduce blood sugar and improve cholesterol levels.

BEAN SALAD

2 cups canned green beans, drained, 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained, 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained, 1 cup thawed frozen whole kernel corn,  1 cup canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained, 1 cup canned baby lima beans, rinsed and drained, 1 cup canned black beans, drained, 1 cup canned green beans, drained, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1 /2 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro,  1/4 cup Udon oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoon raw sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 pounds cooked and crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese and 1 large avocado, thinly sliced.

Dump all the beans into a large bowl, add the vegetables mix well, set aside.  Fry the bacon, crumble and set aside. Make up the dressing: 1/4 cup Udo’s oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, mix well and pour over the beans.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, before serving.  When you are ready to serve garnish with the bacon, cheese and avocado slices.