Side dishe for 6
Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad
$6.15for 430 minServes 6
Cooked quinoa combines with blueberries, corn, avocado, herbs, feta, pistachios, and a bright lime dressing.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
 | Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.38Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
 | Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.99Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.22 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.54 per serving$6.15 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 firm but still ripe avocado
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup diced cilantro
- 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 jalapeño
- 1/8 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- extra cilantro
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, combine it with water in a medium saucepan, and bring it to a boil.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Cool the quinoa for 10 minutes, then fluff it with a fork and place it in a large bowl.
- Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, jalapeño, salt, pepper, and cilantro leaves until blended.
- Stir the dressing, blueberries, corn, onion, avocado, feta, pistachios, and diced cilantro into the quinoa.
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