Jersey Tastes! Fruity Tomato Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor while being lower in fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral taste.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is cost-effective and adds acidity.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is less expensive and can provide sweetness.

Wash your hands with soap and warm water, then dry them off.

Cut around the perimeter of the avocado and twist to open it, then remove the pit.

Cut the avocado while it's still in its skin, then scoop it out with a spoon.

Peel the carrots with a peeler, then chop them up.

Cut grape or cherry tomatoes into four pieces by cutting them in half and then in half again.

Slice the yellow bell pepper into thin slices (julienne cut).

Slice up the peaches (or use two cups of strawberries if preferred).

Mince some mint and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Whisk the vinaigrette together until emulsified, then pour it over the fruits and vegetables.

Toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the vinaigrette.

Refrigerate the salad for an hour to chill before serving.

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