Dinner for 5
Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
Cooked pasta joins fresh vegetables, arugula, feta, and basil in a bright lemon dressing.
$6.87for 4 servings
$1.72 per serving$6.87 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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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.83Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.99Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHoney or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 oz box pasta
- 1 1/2 cups diced persian cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/3 cup basil
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt + freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cool water.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, water, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, arugula, feta, and basil in a large bowl.
- Pour in the dressing and toss for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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