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Side dishe for 4

Crunchy Quinoa Salad

$6.83for 430 minServes 4

This chilled quinoa salad mixes prepared grains with cherries, feta, basil, pistachios, and a tangy kefir dressing.

Crunchy Quinoa Salad

Photo: foodfaithfitness.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical6 oz$1.20Typical price
Nuts and seeds, 1.5 oz$0.70/oz typical1.5 oz$1.05Typical price
Dried fruit and raisins, 3.75 oz$0.45/oz typical3.75 oz$1.69Typical price
Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical4 oz$1.60Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical0.25$0.28Typical price
Yogurt, 4.25 oz$0.12/oz typical4.25 oz$0.51Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.83

Pantry staples you likely have

Honey or maple syrupVinegar

Not included in the cost.

  • 30 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer

Typical price

$1.71 per serving$6.83 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/3 cup pistachios
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sugar dried cherries
  • 1 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 6 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup plain kefir
  • 4 tsp honey
  • 4 tsp balsamic vinegar

Steps

  1. Place cooled cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk the kefir, honey, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Stir the dressing into the quinoa until evenly coated.
  4. Fold in the dried cherries, feta, basil, and pistachios.
  5. Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.

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