Side dishe for 8
Cowboy Bean Salad
Beans, corn, vegetables, and avocado are tossed with a smoky lime dressing for a colorful no-cook salad.
$5.35for 4 servings
$1.34 per serving$5.35 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.27Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.27Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $2.65Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.70 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 400 g /14 oz can black beans
- 400 g /14 oz can corn
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1 red onion
- 3/4 cup coriander/cilantro
- 250 g /8oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Steps
- Drain and rinse the black beans and corn.
- Chop the bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes.
- Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, chipotle powder, cumin, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the beans, corn, chopped vegetables, and cilantro, then toss for 3 minutes.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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