Rainbow Salad Bowl

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: omit cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile.

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense.

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

Chop the cherry tomatoes in half.

Dice the cucumber into small cubes.

Slice the bell peppers into thin strips.

Grate the carrots finely.

Shred the red cabbage into thin ribbons.

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh.

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, red cabbage, corn, and black beans.

Sprinkle feta cheese over the top of the salad.

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

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs of your choice.

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

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