Side dishe for 4
Beet Quinoa Salad
$6.16for 435 minServes 4
This chilled salad combines quinoa, chickpeas, arugula, and beets with a creamy orange ginger 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 | |
| Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price | |
| Canned beans, 9.75 oz$0.09/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.88Typical price | |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.75Typical price | |
| Oranges, 0.95 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.40Typical price | |
| Beets, 0.5 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.99Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.16 | ||
Swaps
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$1.54 per serving$6.16 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- 3 cup arugula
- 1 orange
- 2 cooked beet
- 1 1/2 orange
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Steps
- Place cooled cooked quinoa, chickpeas, arugula, and chopped beets in a large bowl.
- Whisk the orange juice, tahini, garlic, ginger, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add enough water to the dressing to make it pourable, then whisk for 2 minutes.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently for 2 minutes.
- Chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving.
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