Side dishe for 6
Green Bean Salad with blue cheese
$6.90for 425 minServes 6
Raw green beans, endive, herbs, almonds, and cheese are tossed with a lemon mustard dressing for a crisp salad.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green beans, 1 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price | |
| Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price | |
| Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.63Typical price | |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.5 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.99Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price | |
| Blue cheese, 4 oz$0.80/oz typical | 4 oz | $3.20Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 1.75$0.60 each typical | 1.75 | $1.00Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.36 | ||
Swaps
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesNo-cookSummer
$1.73 per serving$6.90 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1 shallot
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 head endive
- 1/4 cup chopped italian parsley
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 4 oz blue cheese or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fried shallots (optional)
Steps
- Trim the green beans and slice them thinly on an angle.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, honey, chives, shallot, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the green beans, endive, parsley, almonds, and cheese.
- Toss the salad until evenly coated and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Fold in the fried shallots, if using.
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