Side dishe for 6
Cold Green Bean Salad
Fresh green beans and crisp vegetables combine with chickpeas in a tangy lime and basil dressing.
$2.88for 4 servings
$0.72 per serving$2.88 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.

- 12 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.25Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.32 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh green beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 a large english seedless cucumber
- 2/3 cup shredded carrots
- 15 oz can chickpeas
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Trim the green beans, dice the bell pepper and cucumber, and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the carrots and drained chickpeas to the bowl.
- Whisk the avocado oil, vinegar, basil, honey, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss for 3 minutes until well coated.
Swaps
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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