Best Mexican Vegan Weight Loss Salad Ingredients

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: apple

Mashed banana adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in carbs and calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils are often less expensive and high in protein.

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

Chop the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the cucumber.

Dice the red onion and avocado into small pieces.

Rinse the black beans and corn under cold water.

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, black beans, and corn.

Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Add cooked quinoa to the salad and mix well.

Sprinkle with chopped coriander and diced jalapeño for added flavor.

Top with pumpkin seeds for crunch before serving.

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