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cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner, while bologna is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: homemade pickles

Cucumber slices are fresher and lower in sodium.

Prepare a variety of cheeses and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Slice the bread into small squares or triangles.

Chop vegetables such as bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes into small pieces.

Arrange the cheese and bread on a serving platter.

Add slices of ham and smoked fish next to the cheese.

Include a bowl of sour cream for dipping.

Place pickles and olives around the platter for variety.

Garnish with fresh herbs like dill or parsley.

Serve with crackers for additional crunch.

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