Vegetarian Dinner for $7.76

The $10 Meal series continues with this delicious and easy vegetarian main dish salad recipe as the centerpiece. In the summer, main dish salads are a great way to beat the heat and save energy, since you do most of the work early in the morning or late at night, when there's less strain on the energy grid.

And eating at least one meatless meal a week will save money and it's good for you too. Enjoy this easy menu.

Barley Salad for $7.76

• Barley Black Bean Salad
  Barley and black beans combine to make a complete protein in this delicious and easy main dish vegetarian salad. Each serving provides 70% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C. It's perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot day. Cost for four servings: $6.25
• Onion Scones
  You can make these delicious scones ahead of time too; just reheat in the toaster oven for 4-5 minutes until hot. Cost for four servings: $0.94
• Brown Sugar Shortbread
  Shortbread is a classic, traditional cookie that's so easy to make. But using brown sugar instead of granulated makes this cookie even better. Cost for four servings: $0.57