Side dishe for 4
Crunchy Quinoa Salad
This chilled quinoa salad mixes prepared grains with cherries, feta, basil, pistachios, and a tangy kefir dressing.
$6.83for 4 servings
$1.71 per serving$6.83 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings 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 |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $1.69Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.28Typical price |
| Yogurt$0.12/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.51Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.83 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup reduced-sugar dried cherries
- 1 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
- 6 tbsp fresh basil
- 1/2 cup plain kefir
- 4 tsp honey
- 4 tsp balsamic vinegar
Steps
- Place cooled cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
- Whisk the kefir, honey, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
- Stir the dressing into the quinoa until evenly coated.
- Fold in the dried cherries, feta, basil, and pistachios.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.
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