Side dishe for 6
Simple Italian Salad
$4.44for 410 minServes 6
This crisp Italian salad combines lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, croutons, and Parmesan with a sharp vinegar dressing.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.49Typical price | |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price | |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price | |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.72Typical price | |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price | |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.66 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$1.11 per serving$4.44 for 4
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Ingredients
- 6 cups iceberg lettuce
- 4 campari tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup croutons
- 4 oz sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Whisk the canola oil, red wine vinegar, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- Chop the tomatoes and cucumber, then place them in a large bowl with the lettuce, olives, onion, croutons, and Parmesan.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently and serve within 10 minutes.
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