PickleWatch Review Episode 21 - The Dawtona Swedish Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while providing a similar texture.

sunflower seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Pumpkin seeds offer healthy fats and a nutty flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Wash and chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.

Dice tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Finely chop red onion and bell peppers, then mix in.

Slice radishes thinly and add to the mixture.

Tear lettuce into pieces and combine with other ingredients.

Add olives and crumbled feta cheese to the salad.

Sprinkle sunflower seeds over the top.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice evenly across the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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