Side dishe for 8
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa is tossed with arugula, chickpeas, peppers, olives, feta, and a garlicky balsamic dressing.
$4.15for 4 servings
$1.04 per serving$4.15 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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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.75Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.30 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp dry basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 cans (15 oz) garbanzo beans
- 1 jar roasted red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, place it in a pot with 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring it to a boil.
- Cover the pot, simmer the quinoa for 15 minutes, then cool it for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drain the chickpeas and roasted peppers, then chop the peppers and olives.
- Toss the quinoa, arugula, chickpeas, peppers, olives, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Fold in the feta and chill the salad until ready to serve.
Swaps
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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