Best Lentils And Buckwheat Salad To Go Gluten Free Recipes

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CHEAP AND EASY LENTIL SALAD



Cheap and Easy Lentil Salad image

A cheap and easy lentil salad. Makes a great side salad at dinner or a great lunch at work!

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Salad     Beans     Lentil Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound French green lentils, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can corn, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine lentils and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook lentils at a boil until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
  • Mix kidney beans, corn, and parsley in a bowl; add lentils and gently stir.
  • Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; drizzle over lentil mixture and gently stir.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until lentils are completely chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 382.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

BEST BUCKWHEAT SALAD



Best Buckwheat Salad image

Delicious and nutritious.

Provided by souplover Sue

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup buckwheat
1 lime, juiced
1 red onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
½ bunch fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine water and buckwheat in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour lime juice into a bowl; add onion, tomato, Kalamata olives, mint, and dill. Stir in olive oil, rice wine vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add buckwheat; stir until ingredients are combined. Top with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 372.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

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