🥗Perfectly Balanced Summer Salad 🥗#Salata de Vara cu Rodie#analovescooking#salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while still providing protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a different flavor.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense while iceberg is more economical.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar tang, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

Chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Slice the red onion thinly.

Dice the bell peppers into small cubes.

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh.

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad ingredients.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified.

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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