Breakfast for 8
Italian Chopped Salad with capers
$13.22for 420 minServes 8
Toss crisp vegetables, cheeses, olives, salami, and basil with a tangy oregano dressing for a no-cook salad.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 1$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price |
 | Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.5 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.99Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.45 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.17Typical price |
 | Capers, 10 oz$0.45/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.50Typical price |
 | Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 12 oz$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 3.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
 | Pickles and olives, 3.75 oz$0.18/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $0.67Typical price |
 | Pepperoni and salami, 6 oz$0.65/oz typical | 6 oz | $3.90Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $26.44 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianBreakfastsLunchesNo-cookBack to schoolSummer
$3.30 per serving$13.22 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 romaine heart
- 1 head radicchio
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 large red or yellow bell pepper
- 10 pepperoncini
- 1 small cucumber
- 12 oz mini mozzarella balls
- 1 cup freshly shaved parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup pitted black olives
- 6 oz salami
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions
- 1 oz fresh basil leaves
Steps
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Chop the romaine, radicchio, tomatoes, bell pepper, pepperoncini, cucumber, and basil.
- Add the chopped vegetables, mozzarella, Parmesan, olives, salami, and pickled onions to the bowl.
- Toss the salad with the dressing for 5 minutes.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.
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