Side dishe for 6
Cold Green Bean Salad
$4.36for 412 minServes 6
Fresh green beans and crisp vegetables combine with chickpeas in a tangy lime and basil dressing.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Green beans, 0.5 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.25Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Cucumbers, 0.5$0.89 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.54 | ||
Swaps
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 12 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$1.09 per serving$4.36 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh green beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 a large english seedless cucumber
- 2/3 cup shredded carrots
- 15 oz can chickpeas
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Trim the green beans, dice the bell pepper and cucumber, and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the carrots and drained chickpeas to the bowl.
- Whisk the avocado oil, vinegar, basil, honey, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss for 3 minutes until well coated.
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