I probably didn’t even need to add “Healthy” to the title of this Healthy Buckwheat Salad because buckwheat is just that, healthy. I just learned that Buckwheat is rich in fiber and vitamins and is also gluten free. It’s a whole grain that should be incorporated into your diet even if to just add variety. This recipe is excellent for anyone following a heart healthy diet. It contains veggies and fresh herbs to add additional flavor. To really bring it up a notch and if your diet permits, throw in a cup of crumbled feta.

Ingredients

Saute onions

Let onions caramelize a bit

Cook buckwheat according to directions on the package

Nice and fluffy

Add the sliced zucchini

Cook until it softens but not mushy

Chops lots of fresh parsley

Mix the parsley with the hot buckwheat

Healthy Buckwheat Salad

Healthy Buckwheat Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups buckwheat
• 2 medium red onionsalt
• 4 small zucchini
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped parsley
• Juice of 2 lemons
• black pepper to taste
• 1 cup crumbled feta optional

Method

 

1. Cook buckwheat according to instructions on package
2. Chop and saute onions on medium with 3 tablespoons of olive oil until onions begin to caramelize
3. Slice zucchini into thin half rings and add to pan with onions. Cook until the zucchini begins to soften.
4. In a large bowl add cooked hot buckwheat and toss with parsley, lemon juice and salt
5. Add onion and zucchini and mix well
6. You can add a cup of crumbled feta for additional flavor