“Fresh Salad Done Right!”

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach provides more nutrients, while iceberg is a cost-effective option.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more convenient and less expensive, though they lack freshness.

Wash your vegetables to remove pesticides.

Peel some of the cucumber skin off, leaving a bit for presentation.

Cut the cucumber down the middle, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the tomato, removing the center piece, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the Vidalia onion into small pieces, using a minimal amount for crunch and flavor.

Slice the banana peppers and add them to the salad.

Quarter the boiled eggs instead of chopping them to keep them intact in the salad.

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix gently.

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