Dinner for 4
Kale Couscous Salad
$11.36for 430 minServes 4
Pearl couscous, kale, chickpeas, olives, feta, and parsley mix with a bright lemon dressing for a hearty salad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Kale$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price |
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Feta or goat cheese$0.70/oz typical | 4 oz | $2.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.75 | $1.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.36 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.84 per serving$11.36 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch tuscan kale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 2/3 cup castelvetrano olives
- 4 oz feta
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 heaping cup pickled red onion
- freshly ground salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Boil the couscous, water, and half the salt in a medium saucepan for 10 to 12 minutes, then cool it.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, remaining salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Remove the kale stems, chop the leaves, and massage them with a little dressing for 2 minutes.
- Combine the couscous, kale, chickpeas, olives, feta, parsley, and pickled onion in a large bowl.
- Pour in the remaining dressing, toss well, and chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.
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