Dinner for 4
Lentil Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa, lentils, edamame, vegetables, and spinach are tossed with a savory tahini dressing.
$6.98for 4 servings
$1.75 per serving$6.98 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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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 18 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.98 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceHoney or maple syrupVinegarRelish, dressings, steak sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup quinoa
- 1 cup frozen edamame in shell
- 2 1/2 cup cooked brown lentils
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 cup spinach
- 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sambal oelek
Steps
- Prepare the quinoa according to its package directions, then cool it completely.
- Thaw the edamame and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces.
- Whisk the tahini, water, soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, miso, onion powder, and sambal in a bowl.
- Toss the cooled quinoa, lentils, edamame, bell pepper, spinach, and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl.
- Pour on the dressing and toss until the salad is evenly coated.
Swaps
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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