Dinner for 4
Shrimp Quinoa Salad
Tender shrimp and fluffy quinoa combine with crisp vegetables, olives, feta, and lemon oil dressing for a fresh salad.
Typical price
$13.59for 4 servings
$3.40 per serving$13.59 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: primaverakitchen.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $8.99Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 0.75 | $0.56Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw shrimp
- 1 cup dried quinoa
- 1/2 cup red onions chopped
- 1 cup red pepper chopped
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined tail-on
- salt and ground black pepper
Steps
- Simmer the quinoa in 2 cups water for 15 minutes, then let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Toss the onion, red pepper, cucumber, olives, feta, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil in a large bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145 F internally.
- Fluff the quinoa and toss it with the vegetables and dressing.
- Fold in the warm shrimp, then season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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