Side dishe for 4
Kale Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa, kale, vegetables, feta, pecans, and cranberries are tossed with a tangy homemade dressing.
Typical price
$7.81for 4 servings
$1.95 per serving$7.81 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.
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- 100 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings 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 | 4 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.77Typical price |
| Kale$2.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.87Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.81 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup quinoa
- 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Simmer the quinoa and vegetable broth in a covered saucepan for 15 minutes.
- Remove the quinoa from the heat and cool it for 30 minutes.
- Massage the kale with 1 teaspoon olive oil and kosher salt for 2 minutes.
- Whisk the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooled quinoa, kale, pecans, carrot, feta, onion, and cranberries in a large bowl.
- Pour in the dressing and toss until evenly coated.
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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