Sensational Spain | Manchego and Walnut Salad | Food Travels

Manchego cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Feta provides a tangy flavor while mozzarella is more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are lower in calories, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lighter, and apple cider is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is a common substitute.

Combine 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup sherry vinegar in a jar.

Add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons walnut oil to the jar.

Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then shake to mix.

Line a bowl with baby bib lettuce leaves.

Chop the avocado and add it to the bowl.

Add chopped Manchego cheese to the bowl.

Quarter grape tomatoes and add them to the salad.

Add roasted walnuts to the bowl.

Shake the dressing and pour it over the salad.

Serve the salad in the lined bowl.

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