Side dishe for 6
Spinach Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa combines with spinach, vegetables, avocado, feta, and a tangy mustard dressing for a fresh salad.
Typical price
$3.79for 4 servings
$0.95 per serving$3.79 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.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 0.5 | $0.37Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.69 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup quinoa
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 avocado
- 2/3 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Steps
- Combine quinoa and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Cool the quinoa for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add quinoa, spinach, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and feta, then toss gently.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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