Side dishe for 4

Mediterranean Lentil Salad with feta

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Salad with feta
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; 3/4 cup water; 2 cups arugula; 15 oz canned lentils; 1 bell pepper; 5/8 english cucumber; 1 cup chopped tomato; 5/8 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/2 cup feta; 1/2 cup roasted/salted almonds; 2 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional); salt and freshly cracked black pepper (optional); 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 small /medium lemons; 2 tsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

$10.81for 428 minServes 4

Quinoa, lentils, vegetables, feta, and almonds are tossed with a lemony mustard dressing for a cool salad.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 3 oz$0.20/oz typical	3 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.25 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.50Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 15 oz$0.11/oz typical	15 oz	$1.65Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical	0.75	$0.56Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Red onions, 0.2 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.29Typical price
	Feta, 2.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.75Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.81

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

28 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Lunches No-cook Summer

Typical price

$2.70 per serving$10.81 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa
3/4 cup water
2 cups arugula
15 oz canned lentils
1 bell pepper
5/8 english cucumber
1 cup chopped tomato
5/8 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup feta
1/2 cup roasted/salted almonds
2 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
salt and freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 small /medium lemons
2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps

Soak the quinoa in the water for 20 minutes, then drain it well.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Drain the lentils and add them with the quinoa, arugula, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, onion, and parsley.
Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.
Fold in the feta and almonds, then chill or serve within 8 minutes.

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