Dinner for 4
Southwestern Pasta Salad
$9.21for 422 minServes 4
Pasta combines with corn, tomatoes, pepper, and herbs, then gets coated in a creamy tahini lime dressing.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 1 oz$0.10/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
 | Green onions, 1$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 5 oz$0.09/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.21 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianVeganDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesBack to schoolSummer
$2.30 per serving$9.21 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 boxs pasta of choice
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup corn
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 to large lime
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, following the package timing, then drain and cool under cold water.
- Chop the cilantro, green onions, grape tomatoes, and bell pepper while the pasta cooks.
- Whisk the tahini, lime juice, water, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the cooled pasta, vegetables, and corn in a large bowl.
- Pour in the dressing and toss until evenly coated, then chill for 5 minutes.
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