Side dishe for 4

Mediterranean Quinoa Arugula Salad

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Arugula Salad
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic pressed or minced; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp or more black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried oregano or parsley; 3 tbsp really good extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp or more lemon juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp maple or sugar (optional); 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa or use 1 1/2 cups cooked fluffed quinoa; 3 1/2 oz baby arugula; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 ripe avocado; salt; cucumber sliced or chopped

$4.68for 470 minServes 4

Cooked quinoa, arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado are tossed with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Quinoa, 3 oz$0.20/oz typical	3 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.2 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.44Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.59Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Cucumbers, 0.25$0.89 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.68

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.17 per serving$4.68 for 4

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic pressed or minced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp or more black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano or parsley
3 tbsp really good extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp or more lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp maple or sugar (optional)
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa or use 1 1/2 cups cooked fluffed quinoa
3 1/2 oz baby arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 ripe avocado
salt
cucumber sliced or chopped

Steps

Whisk the garlic, garlic powder, pepper, oregano or parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and maple or sugar in a large bowl.
Add the cooked quinoa and let it stand in the dressing for 30 minutes.
Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado into bite-size pieces.
Add the vegetables and arugula to the bowl.
Toss gently and serve within 45 minutes.