Ukrainian healthy spring salad

fresh radishes

🥗Healthier: daikon radish

💰Cheaper: carrots

Daikon is low-calorie and offers a milder flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats, while sunflower oil is more economical.

fresh peas

🥗Healthier: frozen peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Frozen peas retain nutrients and are often more affordable.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: yellow onions

Chives provide similar flavor with fewer calories.

Introduce the salad as a favorite spring dish.

Mention that baby greens can be added but will focus on the main ingredients.

Prepare 2 hard-boiled eggs and chop them.

Chop green onions and parsley.

Dice 1/2 of a big cucumber.

In a bowl, combine the chopped eggs, green onions, parsley, and cucumber.

Add 3 tablespoons of sour cream to the mixture.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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