Dinner for 6
Garlic Herb Chicken Salad
Cooked chicken, rice, quinoa, tomatoes, and walnuts are tossed with fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
$7.00for 4 servings
$1.75 per serving$7.00 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.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.95Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.62Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked mixed brown rice and quinoa
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups tomatoes
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 lemons
- 1 tsp salt
Steps
- Combine the cooked rice and quinoa, chicken, tomatoes, and walnuts in a large bowl.
- Chop the basil, parsley, and garlic and place them in a small bowl.
- Whisk in olive oil, water, lemon juice, and salt until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Let the salad stand for 20 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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