Side dishe for 6
Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa, kale, chickpeas, cranberries, pecans, and feta come together with a lemon garlic dressing.
Typical price
$5.19for 4 servings
$1.30 per serving$5.19 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
- 33 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 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 | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Kale$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.78 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa
- 3/4 cup water
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2/7 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese skip if vegan (optional)
- 1 1/2 lemons
- 3 tbsp avocado oil or light olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, combine it with water and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Remove the quinoa from the heat, let it stand covered for five minutes, then cool it while preparing the other ingredients.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for three minutes, stirring often.
- Whisk lemon juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the quinoa, kale, chickpeas, cranberries, onion, pecans, and feta, then toss until coated.
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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