Dinner for 6
Pearl Couscous Salad with cherry and grape tomatoes
$6.63for 430 minServes 6
Pearl couscous, vegetables, herbs, and spinach are cooled and tossed with lemony mustard dressing.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price |
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.80Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 2 | $1.78Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $2.65Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.47Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.95 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesSummer
$1.66 per serving$6.63 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 small onion
- 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 cucumbers
- 250 g / 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro
- 1/4 cup dill
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 3/4 tsp cooking / kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Cook garlic and onion in olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Stir in pearl couscous and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broth and water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous and cool it for 5 minutes.
- Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss couscous, cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, cilantro, dill, and dressing in a large bowl.
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