A Classic Caribbean Summer Salad From My Garden.

mango

🥗Healthier: papaya

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Papaya is lower in calories and canned peaches are often more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: frozen avocado

Mashed banana adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense, and iceberg is budget-friendly.

Using fresh ingredients from my garden, we'll make a classic Caribbean influenced salad that's light, tasty and quite delicious on those hot and steamy days.

Toss cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion and flaked salted cod in lemon juice and olive oil.

Finely chop a couple of birds eye peppers and add to the salad.

Top the entire salad with chopped parsley and fresh ground black pepper.

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