How To Make 5 GREEN SALAD ( Recipe )

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: cooked sweet potato

Mashed banana adds creaminess with fewer calories.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense while iceberg is more economical.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity at a lower cost.

Chop celery into fine pieces, about 3 stalks.

Cut one pear into pieces, adding lemon juice to prevent oxidation.

Cut one apple into pieces.

Cut about 25 grapes in half.

Chop a small amount of green onions, to taste.

Transfer all chopped ingredients into a larger bowl.

Squeeze the juice of one lime into a bowl.

Add about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of Dijon mustard to the lime juice.

Pour in about 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Add about 1 tablespoon of honey for sweetness.

Season with about half a teaspoon of black pepper and salt to taste.

Shake the dressing well until combined.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine all ingredients.

(Optional) Crumble gorgonzola cheese over the salad before serving.

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