Mexican Street Salad | Beans, corn, chic-peas | Avocado Dressing | Spicy | Nutrient-dense |

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess with lower fat.

Combine the skinned chicken breast, chopped onion, tomatoes (or Rotel), corn, chickpeas, black beans, purple cabbage, spinach, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large mixing bowl.

Add garlic powder and ground cayenne pepper to the mixture and stir well.

In a separate bowl, prepare the avocado dressing by blending together the jalapenos, cilantro, mint, Greek yogurt, sliced avocado, cumin seeds, lemon juice, fresh garlic, and water until smooth.

Pour the avocado dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.

Season with salt to taste and serve.

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