A hearty, fresh salad of tender buckwheat, crunchy vegetables and herbs, dressed with chia seed oil and lemon.
Ingredients (serves 3 to 4)
- 1 cup Sprouted & Raw Organic Buckwheat
- 2 cups water, and a pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp Cold Pressed Organic Chia Seed Oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, red onion)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley, mint or basil)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Rinse the buckwheat. Bring it to the boil with the water and salt, then cover and simmer on a low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender with a slight bite.
- Drain any excess water and fluff with a fork. Let it cool a little.
- Toss the buckwheat with the vegetables and herbs.
- Drizzle with the chia seed oil and lemon juice, season, and toss.
- Leave for 10 minutes so the flavours mingle before serving.
About the buckwheat and chia seed oil
Our buckwheat is organic, activated with water, germinated and dehydrated below 40°C. It has a nice crunch and a delicate, mildly nutty taste, and 13.54g of protein per 100g.
The chia seed oil is 100% organic and cold-pressed, with a mild, nutty taste. It is best used cold, drizzled over salads and finished dishes.
