Buckwheat Salad with California Prunes, Red Cabbage, Walnuts & Blue Cheese

Name: Buckwheat Salad with California Prunes, Red Cabbage, Walnuts & Blue Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked buckwheat groats; ¼ cup walnuts; 15 California prunes; ½ small red cabbage; ¼ cup blue cheese; 2 tablespoon parsley; 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; salt & pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
349 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American, Canadian

Buckwheat Salad with California Prunes, Red Cabbage, Walnuts & Blue Cheese

Piper Stevens

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California Prunes are the standout of this delicious and nutritious buckwheat salad.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup cooked buckwheat groats
¼ cup walnuts chopped & toasted
15 California prunes halved
½ small red cabbage about 2 cups, thinly sliced
¼ cup blue cheese crumbled
2 tablespoon parsley chopped

Dressing

3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook buckwheat groats according to package directions, usually 10 minutes
Remove groats from heat, drain and rinse in cold water
While buckwheat is cooking, toast walnuts in a skillet over low heat, about 10 minutes
On a platter, arrange buckwheat groats, California Prunes, cabbage, walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese

Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper
Drizzle the dressing over the salad
Toss to coat
Garnish with parsley and serve

Notes

If you aren't a fan of blue cheese, feta is a perfect substitute.
To make this salad vegan, replace the cheese with vegan feta or omit.
If you have a nut allergy, replace the walnuts with Spiced Lemon Roasted Chickpeas, or another source of crunch such as toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 642mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 1696IU (34%) Vitamin C 63mg (70%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	349kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	6mg	2%
Sodium	151mg	6%
Potassium	642mg	14%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	23g	46%
Vitamin A	1696IU	34%
Vitamin C	63mg	70%
Calcium	126mg	13%
Iron	2mg	11%