FRESH Chopped Vegetable Salad (non-mayo)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: omit cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are usually cheaper and easier to find.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: omit avocado

Omitting avocado reduces cost.

Chop cucumber into small pieces.

Dice tomatoes and bell peppers.

Finely chop red onion and celery.

Grate or finely chop carrot.

Chop fresh parsley.

In a large bowl, combine all chopped vegetables.

Add chickpeas and feta cheese to the bowl.

Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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