THREE Healthy Summer SALAD Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is lower in sugar and has a bright flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic alternative.

Wash and dry baby spinach greens.

Add raspberries and blueberries to the spinach.

Mix in cooked quinoa.

Add diced mango and toasted almonds.

Prepare a dressing with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and poppy seeds.

Set the salad aside without dressing to avoid sogginess until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, add goat cheese and drizzle with the poppy seed dressing.

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