Losing 70 Pound Eating THIS 5-Minute Salad | Oil-Free & Plant-Based

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: omit

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower glycemic, while maple syrup is often more affordable.

sunflower seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is typically less expensive.

Start by removing the seeds from a pomegranate until you have about 1/4 cup.

Set the pomegranate seeds aside.

Add 1/2 cup of frozen roasted corn to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of golden raisins to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of tahini, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, a squirt of lemon juice, and garlic powder.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to the dressing mixture and mix until combined.

Toss the salad ingredients together using tongs or a salad tossers.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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