Side dishe for 4
Quinoa Cucumber Salad
This no-cook salad combines soaked quinoa, crisp cucumbers, herbs, olives, feta, pistachios, and lemon mustard dressing.
$5.59for 4 servings
$1.40 per serving$5.59 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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- 28 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
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 | 2 | $1.78Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical 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 |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 2 persian cucumbers
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 tbsp preserved lemon
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh mint
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, cover it with water, and soak it for 20 minutes.
- Drain the quinoa thoroughly in a fine strainer.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, cumin, and preserved lemon in a small bowl.
- Chop the cucumbers, onion, mint, and dill, then halve the olives.
- Toss the quinoa and vegetables with the dressing, then fold in the feta and pistachios.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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