Side dishe for 4
Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa combines with broccoli, apple, feta, nuts, and a lemon mustard dressing for a fresh salad.
Typical price
$5.69for 4 servings
$1.42 per serving$5.69 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 28 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.67Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.69 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup toasted nuts
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 honeycrisp apple
- 1 small lemon
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- dried cranberries
- extra sharp white cheddar
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa and simmer it with the water in a covered 2-quart saucepan for 15 minutes.
- Cool the quinoa for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the quinoa, broccoli, apple, feta, and toasted nuts in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until coated.
- Stir in the dried cranberries or cheddar if desired.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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