All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 3

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 3

Spinach Chef Salad - $1.59 per person

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Recipe and Cost Breakdown

Spinach Chef Salad w/ Warm Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Bag of Spinach - $2.50

2 Hard Boiled Eggs (@ .09 ea.) - $.18

Shredded Cheese - Free (had on hand)

6 slices Chicken Breast Deli Meat (1/4 of pkg.) - $.72

Warm Bacon Vinaigrette:

1/2 pkg. Turkey Bacon - $1.27

1/2 Tbl. minced garlic - FREE (had on hand)

1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Free (had on hand)

5 Tbl. Red Wine Vinegar - $.10

2 tsp. honey - Free (had on hand)

1 tsp. dijon mustard - Free (had on hand)

salt n pepper to taste - Free (had on hand)

Vinaigrette Directions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.

 Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

 Discard all but 2 Tbsp. bacon fat.

 When bacon is cool enough to handle, crumble.

Just before serving, reheat bacon fat over medium-low heat.

 Add garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour into a bowl and vigorously whisk in olive oil, vinegar, honey and mustard.

 Season with salt and pepper.

Cost: $4.77 or $1.59 per person

 

All You Grocery Challenge Goal - $3.57 per person/day

My Goal - $2.86 per person/day

 

Goal Met? YES!