Spinach Arugula Salad (recipe linked below)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat, while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense, and sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Wash the spinach and arugula under cold water and dry thoroughly.

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for a few minutes to reduce sharpness.

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Add the walnuts to the bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

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