LENTIL AND BUCKWHEAT SALAD

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This yummy, whole grain and protein-rich salad is a great lunch, side dish, or potluck item. It can be eaten warm or cold, alone, or on top of a mixed green salad with tomatoes.

Provided by thamesarino

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrot, (7-1/2")s carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh lemon thyme
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 egg
1 cup buckwheat groats
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Stir in lentils, reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender but firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, but reserve liquid. Transfer lentils to a large bowl.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Cook onions until they are soft and translucent about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add celery, carrots, and garlic and continue cooking until carrots are just tender, about 10 minutes. Stir vegetables into lentils. Mix in the seasoning blend, marjoram, thyme, lemon thyme, cumin, crushed red pepper, and cardamom. Set aside.
  • Whisk egg in a bowl; add the buckwheat and stir until well coated with egg.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add buckwheat and egg mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until buckwheat has absorbed the egg and appears dry, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of the reserved lentil liquid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed and buckwheat is soft but maintains its shape and texture, 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Mix buckwheat into lentil mixture. Season with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and vinegar. Stir and adjust seasonings. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 415.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Aslam Hussain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils and buckwheat. I had some leftover lentils from a soup I made earlier in the week, and I was looking for a way to use them up. This salad was the perfect solution. It's easy to make and it's really


Guy Keller
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of lentils, buckwheat, and roasted vegetables is unique and delicious. The dressing is also very flavorful, and it really brings the whole d


Karki Pramesh
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This salad is a must-try for anyone who loves lentils and buckwheat. The combination of the two grains is perfect, and the roasted vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness and smokiness. The dressing is also very flavorful and brings the whole dish t


Glenda Long
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but they were cooked perfectly in this salad and they had a great texture. The roasted vegetables were also very flavorful and the dressing was tangy and d


Engr Adnan Khan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. The lentils and buckwheat are both packed with protein, and the vegetables are a good source of fiber. The dressing is also very healthy, as it's made with olive oil and lemon jui


ashraf sharawneh
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lentils were cooked perfectly and they had a great texture. The roasted vegetables were also very flavorful. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste, but that's just a perso


Md Shafi
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This salad is delicious! The lentils and buckwheat are cooked perfectly, and the roasted vegetables are very flavorful. The dressing is also very good, with a nice balance of tanginess and sweetness. I would definitely recommend this salad.


Anees Kutchi
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The lentils and buckwheat are a great combination, and the roasted vegetables add a lot of flavor. The dressing is also very flavorful and easy to make. I highl


Junior Okor
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This salad is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The lentils and buckwheat make a great base for the salad, and the roasted vegetables add a lot of flavor. The dressing is also very flavorful and easy to make. I highly re


Sagar Anjan
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Wow! Just wow! This salad is absolutely amazing. The flavors are so well-balanced and the textures are perfect. The lentils are tender and flavorful, the buckwheat adds a nice crunch, and the roasted vegetables are perfectly caramelized. The dressing


Nima Hyolmo
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Easy peasy lemon squeezy! This salad was incredibly easy to make, and it turned out so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The lentils were cooked perfectly, the vegetables were roasted to perfection, and the dressing was tang


Heba Al-Dahbali
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. The lentils and buckwheat are both packed with protein, and the vegetables are a good source of fiber. The dressing is also very healthy, as it's made with olive oil and lemon jui


afifu Afifa
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lentils were cooked perfectly and they had a great texture. The roasted vegetables were also very flavorful. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste, but that's just a personal


eric krajniak
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils and buckwheat. I had some leftover lentils from a soup I made earlier in the week, and I was looking for a way to use them up. This salad was the perfect solution. It's easy to make and it's really


Zion cat aka alpha aka montes
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of lentils, buckwheat, and roasted vegetables is unique and delicious. The dressing is also very flavorful, and it really brings the whole d


Christian the virgin priestess 5/6 Chibueze
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This lentil and buckwheat salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The lentils add a hearty chewiness, while the buckwheat provides a nutty crunch. The roasted vegetables add a touch of sweetness and smokiness, and the dressing is tangy a