EASY FRESH GARDEN SALAD RECIPE |The cooking nurse

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted nuts

💰Cheaper: bread cubes

Toasted nuts add crunch and healthy fats.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness and is often available.

Chop the yellow onion and red onion separately, placing them in a bowl.

Soak the chopped onions in vinegar and water for at least 30 minutes, or wash them in water if vinegar is not available.

Chop the tomatoes into small cubes.

Chop the bell peppers into pieces, emphasizing their health benefits and color.

Roughly peel the cucumbers and chop them into pieces, using a vegetable peeler for aesthetics.

Peel the carrots and chop them into pieces, using the same cutter for a uniform look.

Add all chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl, including the lettuce which is roughly chopped.

Scoop out some avocado and add it to the bowl to help bind the salad together.

Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the bowl.

Mix everything together with a wooden spoon until well combined.

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