Side dishe for 4
Rice and Black Bean Salad
Cooked rice, black beans, corn, tomato, herbs, and onion combine with lemon, oil, salt, and cumin.
$8.07for 4 servings
$2.02 per serving$8.07 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.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 2 | $2.98Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 red onion
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1 raw corn on the cob
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
- 1 bunch chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Steps
- Cook the rice in water according to the package directions, then cool it for 15 minutes.
- Drain the black beans and cut the corn from the cob.
- Chop the onion, tomato, parsley, and cilantro.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin in a large bowl.
- Add the rice, beans, corn, vegetables, and herbs and toss until combined.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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