Lunche for 7
Mexican Quinoa Bean Salad
Cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, vegetables, avocado, and cheese are tossed with lime, spices, and olive oil.
$7.79for 4 servings
$1.95 per serving$7.79 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.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianBudgetLunchesSide dishesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 4 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.64 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 4 scallions
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 bunch cilantro (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
Steps
- Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl.
- Dice the bell pepper, scallions, avocado, and cilantro.
- Add the quinoa, corn, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions, avocado, queso fresco, and cilantro.
- Toss gently until the dressing coats the salad.
- Chill the salad for 20 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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