Side dishe for 6
Corn Avocado Quinoa Salad
Cooked quinoa, fresh corn, avocado, tomatoes, herbs, and lime make a bright salad mixed without additional cooking.
$8.80for 4 servings
$2.20 per serving$8.80 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: pinchofyum.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1.5 | $1.94Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 16 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 ears raw sweet corn
- 1 shallot
- lots of fresh cilantro and chives
- 1 1/2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (optional)
- 1 1/2 avocados
- 1 lb cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp freshly minced herbs
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, minced herbs, vinegar or lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt; marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cut the kernels from the corn and finely chop the shallot, cilantro, and chives.
- Toss the cooked quinoa, corn, shallot, marinated tomatoes, remaining olive oil, lime juice, and kosher salt in a large bowl.
- Fold in the diced avocados and cotija cheese if using.
- Season with additional lime juice, salt, and pepper, then chill or serve.
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