southwestern chopped salad

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Kidney beans are lower in calories, while chickpeas are often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Sliced cucumbers provide crunch and moisture at a lower cost.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

tortilla strips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: croutons

Croutons add crunch at a lower price.

Chop romaine lettuce and green onions and place in a large bowl.

Add grape tomatoes, avocado, black beans, and corn to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine garlic, half an avocado, lime juice, cilantro, white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, and salt to make the dressing.

Blend the dressing until smooth.

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

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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