Side dishe for 8

Greek Chickpea Salad with canned beans

Name: Greek Chickpea Salad with canned beans
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas; 2 cups chopped bell pepper; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 1 avocado (optional); 2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil; 3 tsp lemon juice; 3/4 tsp minced garlic; 3/4 tsp parsley plus extra to garnish (optional); 1/2 tsp dried crushed oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp dried dill; optional extra: crumbled feta cheese

$3.65for 415 minServes 8

This no-cook salad combines chickpeas, crisp vegetables, herbs, and a lemony oil dressing in one bowl.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.65 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.56Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical	0.75	$0.56Typical price
	Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical	0.5	$0.65Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.29

Swaps

Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Wine, beer and spiritsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Lunches No-cook Spring Summer

Typical price

$0.91 per serving$3.65 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas
2 cups chopped bell pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 avocado (optional)
2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil
3 tsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp minced garlic
3/4 tsp parsley plus extra to garnish (optional)
1/2 tsp dried crushed oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried dill
optional extra: crumbled feta cheese

Steps

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a large bowl with the bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, and avocado if using.
Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and dill in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until coated.
Fold in feta if using, then chill or serve within the 15-minute preparation time.

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