Black History Season Cook-A-Long: Zimbabwean salad

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Kale adds nutrients while lettuce is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: banana

Mashed peas provide creaminess, and banana is a cost-effective alternative.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice is equally zesty, while vinegar is more economical.

Chop cabbage finely and place in a large mixing bowl.

Grate carrots and add to the bowl with cabbage.

Dice tomatoes and cucumbers, then add to the mixture.

Finely slice onions and bell peppers, incorporating them into the salad.

Cut avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh; add to the bowl.

Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss all ingredients together until well combined.

Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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