Side dishe for 7
Apple Quinoa Kale Salad
$6.06for 435 minServes 7
Cooked quinoa, kale, apples, walnuts, cranberries, and goat cheese are tossed with a bright honey mustard dressing.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, 3 oz$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price | |
| Apples, 0.75 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.34Typical price | |
| Nuts and seeds, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price | |
| Dried fruit and raisins, 2.5 oz$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price | |
| Feta, 4 oz$0.70/oz typical | 4 oz | $2.80Typical price | |
| Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.61 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.52 per serving$6.06 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tricolor dry quinoa
- 2 crisp sweet apples
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, place it in a small saucepan with 1 cup water, and bring it to a boil.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Cool the quinoa for 5 minutes while whisking the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt in a small bowl.
- Massage the kale with half the dressing in a large bowl for 2 minutes.
- Add the quinoa, sliced apples, walnuts, cranberries, goat cheese, and remaining dressing, then toss well.
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