Mala Mala Fire Salad from South Africa

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame offers a protein boost while canned beans are a budget-friendly alternative.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense, while iceberg is often more affordable.

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

Slice the cucumbers and carrots into thin strips.

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

Cube the avocado and crumble the feta cheese.

Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned.

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, feta cheese, and chickpeas.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well combined.

Sprinkle fresh herbs over the top before serving.

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