Good Budget Meal: Sugar Snap Peas and Quinoa

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH QUINOA, ORANGE SEGMENTS AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Makes 6 servings

Sugar snap peas are packed with nutritious calcium, iron and vitamin C. Paired with quinoa, a whole-grain powerhouse, this salad is both healthy and delicious.








Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons organic or raw honey
Juice from ½ medium-size lemon
Juice from ½ medium-size orange
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch of fresh ground pepper
¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
8 ounces sugar snap peas, rinsed, drained and de-stringed
Segments from 1 medium-size orange, skin and pith removed

Instructions
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
While quinoa cooks, make citrus vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, lemon juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and sesame seeds in a small bowl; set aside.
Toss snap peas with quinoa and orange segments. Drizzle citrus vinaigrette over salad and serve.
Supermarket Tally
Quinoa: $2.50
Sugar snap peas $1.89
Lemon: $.99
Orange: $99
Sesame seeds: $1.99
Total spent: $8.48