Dinner for 6

Greens and Chicken Salad

Name: Greens and Chicken Salad
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil; 2 large chicken breasts; 125 g bulgur wheat; 200 g green beans; 15 g dill stalks and fronds separated and finely chopped; 25 g parsley leaves and stalks separated and finely chopped; 15 g chives finely chopped; 2 little gem lettuces finely chopped; 250 g cucumber halved lengthways and sliced; 2 avocados peeled; grated grana padano for sprinkling (optional); 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar apple cider vinegar; 25 g grana padano finely grated; 1 tbsp dijon mustard

$12.33for 435 minServes 6

Bulgur, green beans, chicken, lettuce, cucumber, and avocado are combined with herbs and a sharp cheese dressing.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$4.36Typical price
	Quinoa, 4.5 oz$0.20/oz typical	4.5 oz	$0.88Typical price
	Green beans, 0.45 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.10Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.75$1.49 each typical	0.75	$1.05Typical price
	Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical	0.5	$1.05Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 2$2.49 each typical	2	$4.98Typical price
	Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical	1	$0.98Typical price
	Avocados, 2$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.62Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.49

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.08 per serving$12.33 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
2 large chicken breasts
125 g bulgur wheat
200 g green beans
15 g dill stalks and fronds separated and finely chopped
25 g parsley leaves and stalks separated and finely chopped
15 g chives finely chopped
2 little gem lettuces finely chopped
250 g cucumber halved lengthways and sliced
2 avocados peeled
grated grana padano for sprinkling (optional)
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp apple cider vinegar apple cider vinegar
25 g grana padano finely grated
1 tbsp dijon mustard

Steps

Simmer the bulgur with water in a covered 2-quart saucepan for 12 minutes, then drain and cool it.
Boil the green beans in water for 5 minutes, then drain them.
Halve the chicken breasts horizontally and cook them in a lightly oiled 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes, turning once, until they reach 165 F.
Whisk the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, grated grana padano, and mustard in a small bowl for 2 minutes.
Rest the chicken for 2 minutes, then slice it.
Toss the bulgur, beans, herbs, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, chicken, and dressing in a large bowl for 4 minutes.

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