How to make a traditional Portuguese Salad *Memorial Day* #DrMountsKitchen

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while ricotta offers a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides a similar flavor with health benefits, while sunflower oil is more economical.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are lower in calories, and canned olives are budget-friendly.

Peel the cucumbers.

Chop the onion and add it to a bowl with the aged balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil to marinate.

Slice the cucumbers and add them to the bowl.

Chop the tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss all ingredients together to combine.

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