Lunche for 4

Greek Couscous Salad with cherry and grape tomatoes

Name: Greek Couscous Salad with cherry and grape tomatoes
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked israeli couscous; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1 red onion; 1 lemon; 3 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh basil; 1 tbsp fresh mint; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1/3 cup crumbled feta; salt & pepper

$9.51for 435 minServes 4

Cooked Israeli couscous mixes with tomatoes, onion, herbs, feta, and lemon-seasoned olive oil.

Greek Couscous Salad with cherry and grape tomatoes

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 12 oz$0.20/oz typical	12 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical	11 oz	$3.18Typical price
	Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Feta, 1.75 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.75 oz	$1.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.51

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

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

Mediterranean Vegetarian Budget Lunches Side dishes No-cook Summer

Typical price

$2.38 per serving$9.51 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked israeli couscous
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 red onion
1 lemon
3 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh mint
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp coriander
1/3 cup crumbled feta
salt & pepper

Steps

Halve the grape tomatoes and finely chop the red onion, basil, and mint.
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, coriander, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Combine the cooked couscous, tomatoes, onion, basil, mint, and feta in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently.
Let the salad stand for 10 minutes before serving.