Side dishe for 2
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with fresh herbs (cilantro
$14.47for 425 minServes 2
This quinoa salad combines soaked grains, crisp vegetables, feta, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.12Typical price |
 | Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.23 | ||
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Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
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Swaps
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$3.62 per serving$14.47 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 oz feta cheese
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 pinch salt and fresh black pepper
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, cover it with 2 cups water, and soak for 20 minutes.
- Drain the quinoa well, then place it in a large bowl.
- Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, and chop the parsley.
- Add the vegetables, feta, and parsley to the quinoa.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper, then toss with the salad.
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