Side dishe for 4

Quinoa Lentil Salad

Name: Quinoa Lentil Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup dry quinoa; 3/4 cup water; 14 oz canned lentils; 2 cups finely chopped kale; 2 roma tomatoes; 1/2 shredded carrots; 1/3 cup finely diced red onion; salt and pepper (optional); 2 lemons and approx. 1 tsp zest; 2 cloves fresh garlic; 1/3 cup avocado oil; 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 3/8 tsp dried oregano leaves (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper

$8.11for 430 minServes 4

Combine cooked quinoa, lentils, kale, vegetables, and almonds with a lemon-mustard dressing for a filling salad.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	1.5 oz	$1.05Typical price
	Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical	3 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	14 oz	$1.54Typical price
	Kale$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.25Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Carrots$1.09/lb typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.11

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.03 per serving$8.11 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dry quinoa
3/4 cup water
14 oz canned lentils
2 cups finely chopped kale
2 roma tomatoes
1/2 shredded carrots
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
salt and pepper (optional)
2 lemons and approx. 1 tsp zest
2 cloves fresh garlic
1/3 cup avocado oil
1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp sea salt
3/8 tsp dried oregano leaves (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, then set them aside.
Rinse the quinoa, combine it with the water in a small saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Let the quinoa cool for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
Whisk the lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, avocado oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl.
Toss the quinoa, drained lentils, kale, tomatoes, carrots, onion, and almonds with the dressing.
Let the salad stand for 2 minutes before serving.

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