avocado cucumber salad|refreshingly tasty salad|ideal for weight loss|Global Foods|by Saima Malik

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced zucchini

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing healthy fats.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds a mild flavor and is often less expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh taste and is more widely available.

Dice the avocado and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Thinly slice the red onion and cherry tomatoes.

Chop the fresh cilantro finely.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced avocado, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.

Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the salad mixture.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado.

Serve immediately or chill for a short time before serving.

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