How to make a healthy salad

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: kale or spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale and spinach are more nutrient-dense, while cabbage is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Start with plenty of dark leafy greens as the foundation of your salad.

Add a variety of raw vegetables to the salad.

Select one small portion of lean protein such as chicken, tuna, or tofu.

Choose one small portion of high fiber carbohydrate like beans or quinoa.

For dressing, use olive oil and vinegar in a ratio of three parts vinegar to one part olive oil.

Be mindful of the calories in olive oil; one teaspoon has 120 calories.

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