Dinner for 6

Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Name: Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cans (15 oz) chickpeas; 1 cup dry quinoa; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (optional); 1 english cucumber; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1 cup roasted salted pistachios; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup packed flat leaf parsley; 1/2 cup loosely-packed fresh mint leaves; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp each salt; 1/4 tsp each pepper; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

$8.88for 445 minServes 6

Quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, herbs, feta, and pistachios are tossed with a tangy lemon mustard dressing.

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.82Typical price
	Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical	1	$0.89Typical price
	Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.23Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	4.5 oz	$3.15Typical price
	Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical	0.5	$0.99Typical price
	Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.32

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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 oilWine, beer and spiritsMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Budget Side dishes Lunches Dinners Spring Summer

Typical price

$2.22 per serving$8.88 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cans (15 oz) chickpeas
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (optional)
1 english cucumber
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup roasted salted pistachios
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup packed flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup loosely-packed fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp each salt
1/4 tsp each pepper
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Steps

Rinse the quinoa, combine it with the chicken broth in a saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Remove the quinoa from the heat, let it stand covered for 5 minutes, then cool it for 10 minutes.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Drain the chickpeas, dice the cucumber and onion, and chop the parsley and mint.
Combine the quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, onion, herbs, pistachios, feta, and chicken if using in a large bowl.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Pour in the dressing and toss until evenly coated.

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