Dinner for 4
Mediterranean Bulgur Salad
Bulgur soaks in water, then mixes with chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, lemon juice, and a cumin dressing.
$5.91for 4 servings
$1.48 per serving$5.91 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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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetFamilySide dishesDinnersLunchesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.62Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup medium-grind bulgur
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small english cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
Steps
- Cover the bulgur with water in a large bowl and soak it for 30 minutes.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dice the red pepper and cucumber, then chop the dill and parsley.
- Drain the bulgur and chickpeas.
- Toss the bulgur, chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, onion, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Rest the salad for 10 minutes before mixing it again.
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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