Southwestern Salad With Avocado Dressing

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Kidney beans offer similar protein while chickpeas are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories, while cucumbers are budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

tortilla strips

🥗Healthier: baked pita chips

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Baked pita chips are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.

In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.

Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.

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