Lunche for 8
Quinoa Garden Salad
This no-cook salad combines rinsed quinoa, crisp vegetables, herbs, and romaine with a lemon garlic dressing.
$2.84for 4 servings
$0.71 per serving$2.84 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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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetLunchesSide dishesNo-cookBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.64Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 1 cloves or 2 large garlic
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 handful parsley leaves
- 1 cup quinoa
- 8 leaves romaine lettuce
- 3 large carrots
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water and drain it well.
- Whisk the olive oil, warm water, garlic, agave, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Chop the romaine, carrots, tomatoes, and herbs into small pieces.
- Add the quinoa and chopped vegetables to the dressing.
- Toss the salad until evenly coated and let it stand for 15 minutes.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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