Side dishe for 8
Orzo Pasta Salad
Cooked orzo, beans, edamame, peppers, onions, and feta toss with a bright lime dressing for a chilled salad.
$3.26for 4 servings
$0.81 per serving$3.26 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: peasandcrayons.com
- 27 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.67Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz
- 2 bell peppers diced small
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 3/7 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Boil the orzo in a large pot of salted water for 8 minutes, then drain and cool it.
- Cook the edamame in boiling water for 4 minutes, then drain and cool it.
- Whisk the avocado oil, lime juice, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine the orzo, edamame, drained chickpeas, bell peppers, red onion, green onion, and feta in a large bowl.
- Pour in the dressing and toss until evenly coated, then chill for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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