Lorena Herrera preparó una ensalada rica en proteínas | HOY

grilled chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chickpeas are cost-effective and nutritious.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded cheese blend

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while shredded cheese blends are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

tortilla strips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Baked chips are lower in fat, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective crunchy alternative.

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

Chop the cherry tomatoes and red onion into small pieces.

Dice the avocado and set aside to prevent browning.

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.

Chop the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

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

Add chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeño for extra flavor.

Top with tortilla strips for crunch before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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