Dinner for 4
Black Bean Taco Salad
Romaine, beans, corn, vegetables, cheese, and chips are tossed with a creamy salsa dressing and lime.
$5.39for 4 servings
$1.35 per serving$5.39 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: peasandcrayons.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.35Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 cup freshly diced or chopped tomatoes
- 2/7 cup sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp red salsa
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/2 lime
Steps
- Chop the bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onion, then set them aside for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the sour cream, salsa, cumin, salt, and juice from the lime in a small bowl.
- Toss the romaine, black beans, corn, pepper, tomatoes, and green onion in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with cheddar and crushed tortilla chips, then chill for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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