Every ingredient is a standard stock item at any major Charlotte grocer—carrots, bell peppers, chickpeas canned or dry, edamame frozen, lemon and balsamic vinegar are all reliable finds at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI. The stated 45 minutes is honest for fresh vegetable prep and a proper toss, though a weeknight cook would realistically finish in 30 minutes if using canned chickpeas and frozen edamame. Cost per serving lands around $1.50–$2.00 per head depending on carrot and pepper prices, making it genuinely affordable. It reheats adequately as a cold salad for next-day lunch and requires no active cooking skill beyond knife work, so it suits a busy household well.