Mexican Zucchini and Corn Salad

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green chili

Bell pepper is milder and more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onion adds freshness at a lower cost.

Wash and slice zucchini into thin rounds.

Shuck corn and cut kernels off the cob.

Chop red onion and jalapeño finely.

Dice cherry tomatoes and avocado.

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, corn, red onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Gently toss the salad until evenly mixed.

Serve immediately for best freshness.

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