Dinner for 6
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad
Whole wheat rotini combines with seasoned chicken, vegetables, mango, avocado, and a bright cilantro-lime dressing.
$9.26for 4 servings
$2.32 per serving$9.26 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.
- 31 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.46Typical price |
| Pineapple and mango$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.17Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 oz dried whole wheat rotini pasta
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 lb skinless chicken breast half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 mango
- 1 avocado
- 3/4 cup chopped yellow sweet pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper (optional)
- lime wedge
Steps
- Boil the rotini in salted water until tender, about 9 minutes, then drain and cool.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook it in an oiled 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until it reaches 165°F.
- Blend the lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, sugar, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Chop the tomatoes, red onion, mango, avocado, sweet peppers, and jalapeño.
- Slice the chicken and toss it with the pasta, chopped produce, and dressing.
- Chill the salad for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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