UWNYC Community Chef Charlyene prepares a Chilean Tomato Salad

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity and flavor.

avocado

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Cucumber adds freshness and crunch at a lower cost.

red onions

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: white onions

Green onions offer a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

Cut the bottom off the kumato tomato and turn it over.

Slice the tomato thinly and set aside.

Cut the other half of the red onion into thin moon-shaped slices.

Rip basil leaves off the stems and add to the mixing bowl.

Add cilantro to the mixing bowl along with the basil.

Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss the salad to combine all ingredients.

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