Side dishe for 6
Cranberry Cilantro Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa combines with cranberries, vegetables, herbs, almonds, and lime for a bright chilled salad.
$3.71for 4 servings
$0.93 per serving$3.71 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: peasandcrayons.com
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings 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 |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.56 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water or veggie broth
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
- 1 1/2 tsp curry powder (optional)
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green or red onion
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup grated/shredded carrots (optional)
- 3 tbsp pepitas (optional)
- salt and pepper (optional)
- olive oil for drizzling (optional)
- 1 additional lime (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa and place it in a medium saucepan with the water.
- Bring the quinoa to a boil, cover the pan, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the cranberries, cilantro, lime juice, curry powder, cumin, bell pepper, onion, almonds, carrots, and pepitas.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper, then drizzle it with olive oil and toss.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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