Mediterranean Buckwheat Salad
| 10 |
35 |
119 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
|
| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 15 min |
20 min |
4
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Buckwheat is the perfect gluten-free salad grain for this delicious Mediterranean Salad.
Ingredients
|
1/2 cup
|
Buckwheat groats, dry
|
|
1 1/4 cup
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Water
|
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1/2 cup
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Red onion
(diced)
|
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1 cup
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Cherry Tomatoes
(halved)
|
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1 cup
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Cucumber
(chopped)
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|
1 medium pepper(s)
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Orange bell pepper
(seeded and chopped)
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1/2 tsp
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Sea Salt
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1 tsp
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Oregano, dried
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1/4 cup
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Parsley, fresh
(chopped)
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1 tbsp
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Flaxseeds
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Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring buckwheat and water to a boil
- Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes
- Remove from heat and let stand covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool
- Combine cooled groats with onion, tomato, cucumber, olives, and bell pepper in a salad bowl
- Pour approved dressing on the salad and toss to combine
- Garnish with parsley and flax seed, if using.
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
119
Calories from fat
17.2
Calories from saturated fat
5.9
Total Fat
1.9 g
Saturated Fat
0.7 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
308 mg
Potassium
349 mg
Total Carbohydrate
23.7 g
Dietary Fiber
4.6 g
Sugars
5.1 g
Protein
4.0 g
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Per Portion
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