Side dishe for 2
Southwest Kale Salad
$9.30for 415 minServes 2
This no-cook kale salad combines beans, corn, vegetables, nuts, and optional toppings with a smoky ranch-style dressing.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Kale$2.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.66Typical price |
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
 | Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 0.25 | $0.07Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $1.18Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.65 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
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 Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
- 15 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$2.32 per serving$9.30 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2/3 bunch kale
- 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 3/8 cup crispy tortilla strips (optional)
- 3/8 cup toasted or roasted pecan halves and pieces
- tomatoes
- avocado
- picked red onion
Steps
- Remove the kale stems, tear the leaves into a large bowl, and massage them with the oil for 3 minutes.
- Chop the tomatoes, avocado, and picked red onion into bite-size pieces.
- Add the beans, corn, carrot, tomatoes, avocado, onion, tortilla strips, and pecans to the kale.
- Stir equal parts barbecue sauce and ranch dressing together, then toss it with the salad if using.
- Let the salad rest for 2 minutes before serving.
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