Side Dish Archives • Cheapskate Cook

Easy Cowboy Caviar (Corn-Free)

Reading Time: 6 min Cowboy caviar, also called cowboy salad, is a hearty, zesty bean dip loaded with veggies and dressed in a vinaigrette. Here’s our favorite, easy, real food recipe.

Appetizers, Beans, Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Make Ahead, Recipes, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

Spring Mix Salad (Balsamic Vinaigrette Fall Salad)

Reading Time: 3 min This spring mix salad is perfect for the cooler seasons and is one of my favorites to serve guests and family. Dress it up with chicken or salmon to make it a full meal!

Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Make Ahead, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

Our Favorite Budget-Friendly Salad

Reading Time: 5 min Our go-to salad is a combination of the vegetables we love best and the ones that cost the least amount of money. Get our budget-friendly salad formula below!

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by Steph

Easy, Cheesy Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Reading Time: 5 min These stuffed tomatoes are an easy, beautiful, budget-friendly summertime dish made with melty cheese, whole-grain bread, and summer produce! Use this recipe for a frugal side dish or even more frugal main dish! Includes a dairy-free and vegan option.

Bread Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Main Dish, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

4 Simple Clean Eating Salad Dressing Recipes

Reading Time: 7 min Is homemade salad dressing worth the fuss? Our 4 favorite recipes – simple, flavorful, made with clean ingredients, and how we use them to save money and eat healthy.

Condiments & Spices, Gluten-Free Recipes, Make Ahead, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Salad Dressing Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

Baked Summer Vegetable Medley (Easy Ratatouille)

Reading Time: 5 min A simple baked (or grilled!) side vegetable starring fresh summer produce and simple, budget-friendly ingredients.

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by Steph

Simple Mediterranean Yellow Rice

Reading Time: 3 min Our favorite, simple recipe for yellow rice – with no artificial colors! Perfect with chicken, beef, fish, or vegetable curry – a savory, flavorful bed for any Meditteranean or Eastern-inspired dish. This post may contain affiliate links. You can view my full disclosure policy here. A …

Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

Cheap & Simple Guacamole (& How to Store It!)

Reading Time: 4 min A frugal guacamole recipe you can make with ingredients you probably already have at home! Plus how to store guacamole without turning it brown. Guacamole is one of those foods that I eat all the time, but I don’t eat it the right way. Know …

Appetizers, Condiments & Spices, Dairy-Free Recipes, Dips, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph