Appetizer for 6
Tex-Mex Oregano Salad
Romaine, corn, avocado, vegetables, cheese, and tortilla strips are tossed with a creamy jalapeño oregano dressing.
$8.64for 4 servings
$2.16 per serving$8.64 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.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 1.5 | $3.98Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.56Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.77Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.97 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 8 cups roughly chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cucumber
- 3 radishes
- 1/2 cup pickled onions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 bag (3 1/2 oz) tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 small jalapeño
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Cut the corn from the cobs and chop the avocado, cucumber, radishes, and jalapeño.
- Whisk the oil, mayonnaise, jalapeño, garlic, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the romaine, corn, avocado, cucumber, radishes, and pickled onions in a large bowl.
- Toss the salad with the dressing until coated.
- Top with Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla strips before serving.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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