Side dishe for 4

Chicken Pepper Salad

Name: Chicken Pepper Salad
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayo; 1/2 cup full-fat greek yogurt or sour cream; 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk; 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice (optional); 2 tsp freeze-dried dill; 2 tsp freeze-dried chives; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; black pepper to taste (optional); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb mini sweet peppers; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; salt to taste (optional); 5 oz spring mix; 24 oz salmon or chicken; 3 avocados; 1 lb bacon; 2 cups fire-roasted corn; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

$25.83for 465 minServes 4

This salad combines cooked chicken, bacon, peppers, corn, avocado, and greens with a creamy herb dressing.

Photo: pinchofyum.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Buttermilk, 4.25 oz$0.05/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.21Typical price
	Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical	a little	$0.00Typical price
	Bell peppers, 1 lb$2.49/lb typical	1 lb	$2.49Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.25Typical price
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Avocados, 3$1.29 each typical	3	$3.87Typical price
	Bacon, 1.25$6.49 each typical	1.25	$8.65Typical price
	Corn kernels, 10 oz$0.09/oz typical	10 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$25.83

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

65 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Side dishes Lunches Summer

Typical price

$6.46 per serving$25.83 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup full-fat greek yogurt or sour cream
1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
2 tsp freeze-dried dill
2 tsp freeze-dried chives
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
black pepper to taste (optional)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lb mini sweet peppers
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
salt to taste (optional)
5 oz spring mix
24 oz salmon or chicken
3 avocados
1 lb bacon
2 cups fire-roasted corn
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Steps

Whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, milk, vinegar, dill, chives, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain it on a plate.
Cook the chicken in the skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Cook the mini peppers and garlic with the olive oil in the skillet for 8 minutes, turning the peppers often.
Chop the chicken, bacon, peppers, garlic, and avocados into bite-size pieces.
Toss the spring mix, chicken, bacon, peppers, corn, avocados, and sunflower seeds with the dressing.

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