Lunche for 6
Moroccan Beet Salad
Raw beets are thinly sliced and marinated with orange, cumin, onion, mint, and cilantro for a bright salad.
$2.60for 4 servings
$0.65 per serving$2.60 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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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beets$1.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Oranges$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.56Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.90 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 red beets
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- flaky salt (optional)
Steps
- Peel the beets and slice them as thinly as possible.
- Whisk the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt in a large bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the beets.
- Toss the beets and onion with the dressing, then stir in the mint and cilantro.
- Cover and chill for 45 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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