Spicy Southwestern Two-Bean Salad Serves 6 COST: $2.17 Per 3⁄4 cup Calories: 316 Fat: 17g Carbohydrates: 33g Protein: 11g Fiber: 13g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 573mg 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 red bell...

Southeast Asian Slaw Serves 4 COST: $0.43 Per 1 cup Calories: 37 Fat: 1.5g Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 1g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 307mg 1⁄4 head (about 1⁄2 pound) Napa cabbage 1⁄2 carrot, grated 1 small red onion, julienned 1 small Thai chili, finely chopped 1⁄4...

Simple Caesar Salad Serves 3 COST: $0.76 Per 1 cup Calories: 176 Fat: 10g Carbohydrates: 13g Protein: 7g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 340mg 3⁄4 head romaine lettuce 1 cup plain croutons 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons Caesar salad dressing Black pepper, to...

Sesame and Soy Coleslaw Salad Serves 4 COST: $0.65 Per 1 cup Calories: 121 Fat: 7g Carbohydrates: 12g Protein: 1g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 9g Sodium: 169mg 1 head Napa cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, grated 2 green onions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin 2 tablespoons...

Salad of Celery Root and Pears Serves 6 COST: $0.79 Per 1⁄2 cup salad and pear Calories: 164 Fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 13g Protein: 2g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 7g Sodium: 124mg 1 medium celery root (about the size of a baseball), peeled 1⁄4 cup vegan mayonnaise 1⁄2 hard-boiled...

Raspberry Vinaigrette Yields 11⁄4 cups COST: $0.18 Per tablespoon Calories: 87 Fat: 8g Carbohydrates: 10g Protein: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 9g Sodium: 19mg 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons lime juice 1⁄4 cup raspberry preserves 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1⁄2...

Rainbow Salad with Fennel Serves 2 COST: $2.23 Per 2 cups Calories: 190 Fat: 7g Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 4g Fiber: 7g Sugar: 15g Sodium: 260mg 1 carrot 1 red bell pepper 2 cups shredded red cabbage 2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons vegan mayonnaise 3 teaspoons honey...

Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette Yields about 11⁄4 cups COST: $0.12 Per tablespoon Calories: 54 Fat: 5g Carbohydrates: 1.5g Protein: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 1g Sodium: 4mg Zest of 1⁄2 orange Zest of 1⁄2 lime 1 pickled jalapeño pepper, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of the brine it...

Mixed Baby Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette Serves 6 COST: $0.67 Per 1 cup Calories: 61 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 4g Protein: 1g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Sodium: 29mg 8 ounces baby mixed greens (mesclun) 1 bunch chives, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2...

Messy Taco Salad Serves 4 COST: $2.05 Per 11⁄2 cups Calories: 207 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 10g Fiber: 10g Sugar: 8g Sodium: 862mg 2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped 1⁄2 cup sliced black olives 1⁄2 cup corn 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced 1 can refried...