The Food Factor: Corn and Cucumber Salad

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Frozen corn is often less expensive and just as nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

White onion is a cost-effective substitute.

Start with a can of corn and drain it.

Add the drained corn to a bowl.

Dice the cucumbers and add them to the bowl.

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Add chopped green and red bell peppers to the bowl.

Pour in red wine vinegar.

Add black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together.

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