WHEN the sun’s out, the fresh taste of a Mediterranean diet is never more appealing.
With this in mind, McDonald’s has just launched Spanish and Cypriot-themed snacks, including two spicy new burgers.
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But after recent price rises at the fast-food giant, here’s how to recreate its Mediterranean meals at home . . .
STACKS APPEAL: The new Spicy Spanish Stack burger combines two huge beef patties, chilli Cheddar and spicy sauce, served in a paprika bun.
Make your own with chilli cheese slices (£1.10, Sainsbury’s), a four-pack of quarter-pounders (£2.25, Iceland), a dash of Encona hot sauce (reduced from £1.50 to £1 at Morrisons) and a six-pack of buns (80p, Tesco).
McDonald’s: £5.39 per burger
My price: £5.15 for four servings
FIESTA FOREVER: The Chicken Fiesta sounds delicious, thanks to the chicken fillet, spicy sauce, chilli cheese and chorizo filling. Head to Tesco to grab Birds Eye crispy chicken fillets (£1.80 for two), plus a two-pack of Baby Gem lettuce (85p).
Add Lidl chorizo slices (£1.29 per pack), a slice of Lidl chilli Xheddar (£1.99) and a dab of hot Buffalo Wing sauce (89p, Aldi). And grab a six-pack of buns (80p, Asda).
McDonald’s: £5.39 per burger
My price: £7.62 for four servings
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FRY THESE: McDonald’s is bringing some Cypriot vibes with halloumi fries, but making your own is so easy. Slice a pack of Milbona halloumi (£1.59, Lidl), into chunks, pop into a little flour and bake in the oven or shallow-fry in a pan.
Alternatively, grab a box of Aldi halloumi fries for £2.49. At 190g, it’s bigger than a Maccy D portion.
McDonald’s: £2.49 per portion
My price: £2.49 for 1.5 servings
IT’S A KNOCKOUT: Spanish fruit punch is the drink of summer at McDonald’s. But you can get 2L of KA sparkling fruit punch drink reduced from £1.65 to £1.25 at Morrisons.
McDonald’s: £2.29 per drink
My price: £1.25 for four servings
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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