Layered Mexican Salad! (Raw Vegan)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: popped corn

Baked chips reduce fat, while popped corn is a cost-effective crunchy alternative.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while canned beans save time and money.

Layer romaine lettuce in a large serving dish as the base.

Add a layer of black beans evenly over the lettuce.

Sprinkle corn over the black beans.

Distribute halved cherry tomatoes across the corn layer.

Add diced avocado on top of the tomatoes.

Sprinkle finely chopped red onion over the avocado.

Add sliced jalapeños for heat, if desired.

Garnish with chopped cilantro for freshness.

Serve with tortilla chips on the side or crushed on top.

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