Lunche for 8
Kale Salad with Puffed Rice
Fresh kale salad combines lemon-mustard dressing, cooked rice, Manchego, chives, and sunflower seeds.
$8.26for 4 servings
$2.06 per serving$8.26 for 4
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Photo: themodernproper.com
- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetLunchesSide dishesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.78Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Kale$2.49 each typical | 2 | $4.98Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 3 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 4 cups vegetable oil (optional)
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 bunches kale
- 3 oz manchego cheese
- 1/3 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
Steps
- Whisk the lemon juice, mustard, sugar, salt, olive oil, and chives in a small bowl.
- Remove the kale stems and tear the leaves into a large bowl.
- Massage the dressing into the kale for 3 minutes.
- Chill the dressed kale for 60 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked rice, Manchego, and sunflower seeds before serving.
Swaps
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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