Chopped Mexican Salad

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor with lower fat.

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Chickpeas offer a different texture while being nutritious.

tortilla strips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crushed cornflakes

Baked chips reduce calories while maintaining crunch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and has a high smoke point.

Use Saladmaster machine with cone number three to cut 1/2 red cabbage.

Use cone number two to cut 2 medium sized carrots.

Add about 1 can of medium sized olives to the salad.

Add approximately 1.5 cups of fresh or frozen corn to the mixture.

Chop and add fresh garden bell peppers.

Add 2 cans of kidney beans to the salad.

Dice and add 1 large tomato.

Chop and add 1 bunch of cilantro.

Slice the white part of green onion and add to the salad.

Add 1 cup of your favorite roasted salsa.

Slice and add 1 avocado to the salad.

Prepare a dressing using tahini, water, garlic, and vinegar, then pour over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Mix all ingredients together and add lime juice and non-dairy pepper jack cheese.

Top with pepper flakes for extra spice.

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