Green salad with vinaigrette with Chef Jacques Pépin

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: cooked sweet potato

Mashed banana adds creaminess with fewer calories.

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 acidity at a lower cost.

Wash mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and spin dry.

Slice cucumber into thin rounds.

Chop tomato into bite-sized pieces.

Grate carrot using a box grater.

Dice bell pepper into small cubes.

Thinly slice red onion.

Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop out flesh, then slice.

Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving.

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