Dinner for 3
Mashed Chickpea Salad
$4.86for 420 minServes 3
Mashed chickpeas mix with crunchy vegetables, mustard, mayonnaise, almonds, and basil for a cool, filling salad.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.64 | ||
Swaps
- 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
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesNo-cookSpringSummer
$1.21 per serving$4.86 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 3 stalks green onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 carrot
- 1/4 cup store bought or homemade mayonnaise plus any extra to taste (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/8 tsp dried dill
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
Steps
- Drain the chickpeas and mash them in a medium bowl with a fork for 2 minutes.
- Slice the green onions and celery, grate the carrot, and chop the basil.
- Stir the vegetables, mayonnaise, both mustards, dill, salt, pepper, and basil into the chickpeas.
- Fold in the sliced almonds and chill the salad for 5 minutes before serving.
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