Dinner for 2
Fig Chicken Salad
Cooked chicken mixes with figs, walnuts, onion, and a tangy yogurt dressing for a chilled, lightly sweet salad.
$8.55for 4 servings
$2.14 per serving$8.55 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: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 3, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetLunchesDinnersNo-cookBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupMustard, mayo, ketchupOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1/4 cup dried figs
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 small lemon
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp parsley
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Steps
- Chop the onion, dried figs, walnuts, and parsley into small pieces.
- Whisk the yogurt, honey, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
- Stir the chicken, onion, figs, walnuts, and parsley into the dressing.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper, then chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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