Side dishe for 4
Kale Lentil Salad
Toss canned lentils, kale, vegetables, and herbs with a bright lemon-garlic dressing for a quick no-cook salad.
$5.50for 4 servings
$1.37 per serving$5.50 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.
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- 18 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.54Typical price |
| Kale$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 14 oz canned italian lentils delallo brand is my favorite
- 2 cups finely chopped kale
- 1 cup bell pepper
- 1/2 seedless english cucumber
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 lemon
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano leaves
Steps
- Drain the lentils and finely chop the kale, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Whisk the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano in a small bowl.
- Toss the lentils and vegetables with the dressing in a large bowl.
- Let the salad stand for 10 minutes, then season with more salt and pepper if needed.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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