Dinner for 4
Nicoise Salad
Potatoes, green beans, eggs, tuna, olives, and tomatoes combine with romaine and a sharp mustard dressing.
$9.76for 4 servings
$2.44 per serving$9.76 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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- 32 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
FrenchDairy-freeBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.49Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Canned tuna$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 6 oz green beans
- 8 oz baby potatoes
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/2 cup mixed olives
- 1 can (6 oz) oil-packed tuna
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Boil the potatoes in a saucepan of water for 15 minutes, adding the eggs for the final 10 minutes.
- Add the green beans during the final 4 minutes, then drain everything and cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Peel and halve the eggs, cut the potatoes, and drain the tuna.
- Arrange the romaine, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, eggs, capers, olives, and tuna on a platter, then drizzle with dressing.
Swaps
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
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