Your New Favourite Healthy Summer Salad Recipe

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 romaine lettuce and arugula thoroughly.

Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Halve the strawberries and blueberries if desired.

Slice the yellow bell pepper into thin strips or small cubes.

Slice the red onion thinly.

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, honey, and the juice of the organic lemon until emulsified.

Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

Garnish with almonds or other nuts before serving.

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