Side dishe for 4
Orzo Salad
Cooked orzo, chickpeas, vegetables, olives, and feta are tossed with a tangy oregano dressing for a cool salad.
$5.27for 4 servings
$1.32 per serving$5.27 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.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.18Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 pinch sea salt and fresh black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas
- 1 red onion
- 1 tbsp green olives
- 1 oz feta cheese
- 1 pinch sea salt and fresh black pepper
- sprig fresh italian basil
Steps
- Boil water in a medium saucepan and cook the orzo for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the orzo, rinse it with cold water, and toss it with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and basil.
- Toss the orzo, chickpeas, vegetables, basil, and feta with the dressing.
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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