Side dishe for 4

Orzo Salad

Name: Orzo Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dijon mustard; 1 pinch sea salt and fresh black pepper; 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 small cucumber; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup canned chickpeas; 1 red onion; 1 tbsp green olives; 1 oz feta cheese; 1 pinch sea salt and fresh black pepper; sprig fresh italian basil

$6.04for 420 minServes 4

Cooked orzo, chickpeas, vegetables, olives, and feta are tossed with a tangy oregano dressing for a cool salad.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 1.75 oz$0.10/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.18Typical 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
	Canned beans, 3.25 oz$0.09/oz typical	3.25 oz	$0.29Typical price
	Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 0.25 oz$0.18/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.04

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more 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 oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

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

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Typical price

$1.51 per serving$6.04 for 4

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Ingredients

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 pinch sea salt and fresh black pepper
1/2 cup dry orzo pasta
2 tsp olive oil
1 small cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup canned chickpeas
1 red onion
1 tbsp green olives
1 oz feta cheese
1 pinch sea salt and fresh black pepper
sprig fresh italian basil

Steps

Boil water in a medium saucepan and cook the orzo for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
Drain the orzo, rinse it with cold water, and toss it with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and basil.
Toss the orzo, chickpeas, vegetables, basil, and feta with the dressing.

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