Vegan White Bean Salad

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (see note 1 for oil-free variation)
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons agave (or any liquid sweetener)
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced or grated (or ½ teaspoon granulated garlic)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt, to taste
• ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 3 15-ounce cans (4 ½ cups) white beans (see note 2 for bean recommendations)
• 2-3 cups sliced Persian or seedless cucumbers (see note 3)
• 1 cup very finely diced red or sweet onion (or 6-8 chopped green onions)
• ⅓ cup loosely packed finely chopped fresh dill
• 1-2 avocados, quartered and sliced (or diced), optional (see note 4)