Grilled Sardines with Tomato Salad
Estimated $15.04 recipe · $7.52 per serving (US / USD)
Omega-rich sardines grilled and served with a bright lemony tomato salad.
The recipe
Grilled Sardines with Tomato Salad
Omega-rich sardines grilled and served with a bright lemony tomato salad.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh sardines
- 3 tomatoes, wedged
- ½ red onion, sliced
- Handful parsley
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
Estimated recipe cost
$15.04 for 2 servings · $7.52 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 6 fresh sardinesPlanning assumption · $6.00 / 454 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $11.90 |
| 3 tomatoes, wedgedRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $1.76 |
| ½ red onion, slicedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $0.16 |
| Handful parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| Estimated total | $15.04 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Season the sardines with salt, oregano and a little oil.
- Grill 3–4 min per side until the skin crisps.
- Toss tomatoes, onion and parsley with lemon and oil.
- Serve the sardines over the salad with lemon wedges.
Recipe notes
Oily fish like sardines are some of the cheapest sources of omega-3.
Estimated nutrition per serving
420 kcal · 34g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.