Tomato Avocado Salad

avocados

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame provides protein while being lower in fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions add freshness with lower pungency.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Slice 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes in half lengthwise and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Dice 1 yellow bell pepper into small pieces and add to the bowl.

Dice 1 English cucumber and add to the bowl.

Thinly slice 1 small red onion or half of a larger one and add to the bowl.

Mince 3 tablespoons of cilantro and add to the bowl.

Cut 4 avocados: slice around each avocado lengthwise, remove the pit, slice again lengthwise, and gently remove the peel. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.

For the dressing, squeeze 3 tablespoons of lemon juice into a bowl, add 3 tablespoons of honey and microwave for 15 seconds.

Add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl with lemon juice and honey. Whisk together.

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

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