BUCKWHEAT SALAD | Diet Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats, while canola is more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a healthier nut option, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar zest, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Rinse buckwheat under cold water until clear.

Boil water in a pot and add buckwheat; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain buckwheat and let it cool completely.

Chop cucumber, green pepper, red pepper, and scallion into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine cooled buckwheat, chopped vegetables.

In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, pomegranate sour, salt, and black pepper.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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