Side dishe for 4
Quinoa Arugula Salad
Cooked quinoa, chickpeas, broccoli, cranberries, almonds, feta, and arugula rest in a bright lemon dressing.
Typical price
$6.48for 4 servings
$1.62 per serving$6.48 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.
- 383 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.37Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $1.18Typical price |
| Feta or goat cheese$0.70/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.46Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 3/4 cup water
- 15 oz can of chickpeas
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3/8 cup sliced almonds
- 3/7 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red or white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, combine it with the water in a small saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Cool the quinoa at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the quinoa, chickpeas, broccoli, onion, cranberries, almonds, feta, and arugula to the bowl, then toss.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate it for 5 hours and 48 minutes.
- Toss the chilled salad again before serving.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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