
Cassie was on TV showing off our favorite cost-efficient salads that kids and adults alike will eat! Watch the segment to learn more about them and check out the recipes, average prices and PFC breakdown below:
1. Tuna salad in cucumber boats:
- One can of tuna, drained ($.68)
- One cucumber, ($.50) Cut in half the short way, then cut the two halves the long way and scoop out the seeds with a spoon — so they look like canoes!
- 1/3 c. mayo ($.59)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- You can add some chopped onion or anything that you have, like dill or lemon juice to taste!)
- 1/4c. oil (preferably olive) ($.56)
- 1 Tbsp. vinegar (about $.15)
- 1 Tsp. mustard (if you have some, but not necessary) ($.10)
- A few dashes of any spices that you have on hand (oregano, parsley, basil, dill, garlic powder, etc.)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- One can of beans, with the liquid drained ($.68)
- 1/4 cup of onion (if you have it, otherwise 1/4 tsp. onion powder will work, or if you don’t have either, you can omit them altogether!) ($.25)
- 1 or 2 cloves of garlic (depending on how much you like garlic and if its available) (.20)
- A few Tbsp of oil (preferably olive) ($.30)
- Any spices you might have, like cumin or chili powder (but not necessary)
- Salt & Pepper
- 2-3 hard boiled eggs ($1.50/doz, —$.25 for 2 eggs,)
- About 1- 1 1/4 c. veggies prepped for dipping