Side dishe for 4
BBQ Pasta Salad
Elbow pasta, grilled vegetables, and a smoky barbecue mayonnaise dressing make this chilled salad.
$6.92for 4 servings
$1.73 per serving$6.92 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.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesGrillSummer grillingBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $1.02Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
| BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperHot sauceMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- salt
- 16 oz elbow pasta
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 rib celery
- 6 green onions
- 1 small red onion
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dried chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the pasta until tender, and drain it.
- Grill the bell pepper and red onion over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning until lightly charred.
- Chop the grilled vegetables, celery, green onions, and cilantro, then place them in a large bowl.
- Whisk the vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, hot sauce, mayonnaise, and barbecue sauce in a separate bowl.
- Toss the warm pasta and vegetables with the dressing, then chill for at least 20 minutes.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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