Pasta Grannies discover Albanian style tagliatelle with breadcrumbs from Basilicata

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese reduces fat while maintaining protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a similar flavor.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more accessible and still flavorful.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions add freshness with lower intensity.

Chop fresh tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Dice cucumbers and bell peppers into small cubes.

Finely slice red onion and add to the bowl.

Crumble feta cheese over the chopped vegetables.

Add olives and chopped parsley to the mixture.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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