Healthy ROC Grocer: Abundance Food Co-op Greek Orzo Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and remain juicy.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are a budget-friendly option with similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more economical choice for cooking.

Fill a jar with extra virgin olive oil at the grocery store.

Make the dressing by combining extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Greek spice blend, lemon zest, and mustard. Let it chill in the fridge.

Prepare a marinade for the chicken using spices and let it chill in the fridge.

Dice a white onion, roasted red peppers, and Kalamata olives.

Heat a pan with lots of oil and cook the chicken cutlets until they have a beautiful crust.

Sauté spinach and garlic for about 1.5 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Cook the orzo until al dente for extra texture.

Combine the salad by stirring in the dressing and crumbling feta cheese on top.

Let the chicken breast rest before slicing it.

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