Dinner for 6
Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, herbs, feta, and pistachios are tossed with a tangy lemon mustard dressing.
$8.88for 4 servings
$2.22 per serving$8.88 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.
Photo: carlsbadcravings.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MediterraneanBudgetSide dishesLunchesDinnersSpringSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.82Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.99Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.32 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cans (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (optional)
- 1 english cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup roasted salted pistachios
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup packed flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup loosely-packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp each salt
- 1/4 tsp each pepper
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, combine it with the chicken broth in a saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Remove the quinoa from the heat, let it stand covered for 5 minutes, then cool it for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Drain the chickpeas, dice the cucumber and onion, and chop the parsley and mint.
- Combine the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, onion, herbs, pistachios, feta, and chicken if using in a large bowl.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Pour in the dressing and toss until evenly coated.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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