Side dishe for 4
Chickpea Arugula Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, chickpeas, arugula, avocado, dates, feta, and almonds come together with a bright lemon mustard dressing.
$10.93for 4 servings
$2.73 per serving$10.93 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.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 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 | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Feta or goat cheese$0.70/oz typical | 4 oz | $2.80Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Peaches, pears, plums$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.93 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked tri-colored quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 3 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula
- 4 oz feta
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted/roasted almonds
- 1/2 heaping cup chopped medjool dates or dried apricots
- 1 slightly ripe avocado
- freshly ground salt and pepper
Steps
- Simmer the quinoa with 2 cups water and salt for 15 minutes, then cool it completely.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then chop the parsley, onion, dates, and avocado.
- Toss the quinoa, chickpeas, parsley, onion, arugula, feta, dates, avocado, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Fold in the almonds and season the salad with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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