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Warm Kasha Chopped Salad

Servings 8 people
Calories 335kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces baby arugula, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow or green bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celery
  • 1 1/2 cups finely diced red onion
  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unfiltered apple juice
  • 1/4 cup walnut or hazelnut oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black, white, green, and pink peppercorns
  • 1 cup buckwheat groats (kasha)
  • 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  • Combine chopped arugula, bell peppers, celery, onion, and scallions in a large bowl.
  • Whisk lemon juice, apple juice, oil, mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Pour over vegetables and toss thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Bring about 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan and add buckwheat and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir well, adjust heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain in a colander or large strainer, and immediately add to vegetables. Toss thoroughly, spread in a serving dish, and garnish with pumpkin seeds. Serve at once.

Notes

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PER SERVING: 335 cal, 15g fat (9g mono, 4g poly, 2g sat), 0mg chol, 10g protein, 44g carb, 9g fiber, 686mg sodium

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 686mg | Fiber: 9g