Dinner for 8
Israeli Pearl Couscous Salad
$5.60for 430 minServes 8
Pearl couscous, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, greens, feta, herbs, and pine nuts mix with a bright lemon dressing.
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What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.3 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Quinoa, 9 oz$0.20/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.80Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, 8 oz$0.18/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.26Typical price |
 | Bok choy and napa cabbage, a little$1.99/lb typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.64Typical price |
 | Swiss, 6 oz$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.21 | ||
Swaps
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
GreekBudgetFamilySide dishesDinnersLunchesSummer
$1.40 per serving$5.60 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.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots
- 2 large lemons
- 1 1/2 cups israeli pearl couscous
- 1 3/4 cups stock or water
- 1 jar (8 oz) oil-packed julienne sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas
- 3 oz baby arugula (optional)
- 3 large green onions
- 6 oz feta cheese
- to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp each: dijon mustard and honey
- optional for serving: lemon wedges
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat and cook the sliced shallots for 3 minutes.
- Add the pearl couscous and toast it for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour in the stock or water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the couscous is tender.
- Whisk the lemon juice, grated lemon zest, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, mustard, and honey in a large bowl.
- Stir the warm couscous, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, arugula, herbs, and feta into the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper, then top with the toasted pine nuts.
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