Budget Salad Suppers

Elevate your weeknight dinners with "Budget Salad Suppers," a simple yet satisfying recipe that's as kind to your wallet as it is to your taste buds. Packed with wholesome ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, hearty chickpeas, and fluffy cooked quinoa, this affordable salad is a nutritious powerhouse. Perfectly balanced with a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing and optional creamy crumbled feta, this versatile dish is ready in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for quick, healthy meals. Whether you're looking for a light vegetarian dinner or a fresh, budget-friendly lunch option, this easy salad recipe delivers big flavor without breaking the bank.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cooked chickpeas (canned or homemade)
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and pat it dry. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 3

If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them. Add the chickpeas, shredded carrots, and cooked quinoa to the salad bowl.

Step 4

If desired, crumble the feta cheese over the salad for added flavor and creaminess.

Step 5

To prepare the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Divide the salad into bowls or plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1669.9 grams (1669.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1504

Total Fat 79.40g	102%
Saturated Fat 25.60g	128%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.50g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 3249mg	141%
Total Carbohydrate 151.60g	55%
Dietary Fiber 36.60g	131%
Total Sugars 37.90g
Protein 56.80g	114%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1046mg	80%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 3147mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 39.2%