Buckwheat and Summer Squash Salad

4.2
(5)

Fresh and hearty.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked buckwheat

  • 4 cups water

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 large summer squash, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans

  • ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring the buckwheat, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Cook at a boil for 7 minutes; drain and pour into a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cooled to room temperature.

  2. Place the summer squash, garbanzo beans, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese into the bowl with the buckwheat. Season with lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gently stir until evenly combined; serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

281 Calories
11g Fat
41g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 281
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 413mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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