Side dishe for 6
Mediterranean Bean Salad
$5.12for 415 minServes 6
This fresh bean salad mixes cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, onion, lemon, and olive oil for a crisp no-cook side.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price | |
| Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price | |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price | |
| Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price | |
| Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.67 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookBack to schoolSummer
$1.28 per serving$5.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 cans (15 oz) garbanzo beans
- 1 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 1 english cucumber
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans and black beans.
- Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, garlic, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the beans and chopped vegetables, then toss gently to coat.
- Rest the salad for five minutes before serving.
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