Dinner for 3
Moroccan Orange Bulgur Salad
This no-cook salad combines soaked bulgur, dates, spinach, pistachios, and oranges with a fresh cilantro-orange dressing.
Typical price
$6.45for 4 servings
$1.61 per serving$6.45 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Oranges$1.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.84 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bulgur
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1 orange
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 orange
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp water to adjust consistency
Steps
- Cover the bulgur with water and let it soak for 30 minutes, then drain it well.
- Chop the dates, pistachios, orange segments, and cilantro into small pieces.
- Whisk the juice from one orange with olive oil, vinegar, salt, cilantro, and enough water to thin the dressing.
- Toss the bulgur, dates, pistachios, orange segments, and spinach in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
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