After reading BrooklynGirls last post on the cost to make a salad at home, I was inspired (not only because a greek salad sounded delicious) to see how much it would cost for the same ingredients in Australia.
What I bought:
1 Red Oak Lettuce $2.45
250gm Cherry Tomatoes $2.25
1 bunch Parsley $1.95
1 Avocado $2.49
1 Continental Cucumber $1.69
1 Red Onion $0.46
100g greek fetta $2.91
100g kalamata olives $1.90
700g kent pumpkin $2.06
Total: $18.16
I used all of the ingredients except 5 cherry tomatoes and about 1/3 of the parsley.
The pumpkin I roasted in chunks and drizzled with olive oil.
I was able to make dinner for DF and I, and lunch for tomorrow as well (a slice each of the roasted pumpkin, and salad).
So technically this cost us $4.54 per meal. I think that's pretty alright. I wouldn't find a greek salad around here for under $10. I think it's definately cheaper to eat at home, and healthier.
cost of a homemade salad in australia
March 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
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I don't even know how to cook pumpkin!
March 10th, 2009 at 09:54 pm 1236722091
pumpkin i just chopped into slices and roasted in a tray. it's very easy.