Fresco de ensalada Salvadoreña - ideal para TODA ocasion!

cucumbers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: celery

Zucchini offers a similar crunch with fewer calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cooked pumpkin

Mashed peas provide creaminess with lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute with similar acidity.

red onions

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: white onions

Green onions add a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

Remove the brown spots from the pineapple and chop it into small pieces, reserving it in a container.

In a separate container, mix water and sugar to sweeten the pineapple.

Remove the seeds and skin from the melon using a spoon, then chop it into small pieces.

Chop the pineapple into thin slices and then into small pieces.

Chop the mango into thin slices and then into small pieces.

Slice the grapes into three to four pieces each and add them to the mix.

Chop the dragon fruit into small pieces.

Slice the apple into thin slices and place it in water to prevent oxidation.

Blend some leftover pineapple to add to the mixture.

Combine all chopped fruits in a large jar, starting with the blended pineapple.

Add about one liter of water to the jar and stir to combine.

Add the sweetened water mixture to the jar.

Add chia seeds to the mixture and stir to prevent clumping.

Add the chopped apple, followed by the chopped pineapple, melon, mango, and dragon fruit to the jar.

Fill the jar with ice, ensuring it's well chilled before serving.

Serve the fruit salad in glasses, layering fruit and ice.

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