Mediterranean Buckwheat Grain Salad Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup toasted buckwheat groats
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • ½ cup diced green pepper
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves
Directions
  1. Boil a saucepan of salted water over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the buckwheat groats to the water and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Drain and set to one side to cool.
  4. To a jar with a lid, add the olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place the lid on and shake vigorously to combine the dressing.
  6. To a large bowl, add the cooled buckwheat groats, diced tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, black olives, feta, and basil leaves.
  7. Drizzle with the salad dressing and then toss to combine everything.
  8. Serve straight away or store in the fridge.