Mango Avocado Beet Buckwheat Salad
I just love layered salads in a jar. Not only do they look good, they are the perfect lunch on-the-go. Have you tried them yet?
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 487kcal
For the dressing:
- 1/2 lime/lemon juice only (use less if using lemon)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup/honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 1/4-1/3 cup uncooked hulled buckwheat
- 1 avocado cubed
- 1 cup mango cubed
- 1/3 cup red beet (raw) finely chopped or julienned (raw)
- 3 cups salad greens of your choice shredded (mix greens, spinach, kale… your choice)
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts (optional) crushed (raw or roasted)
Cook buckwheat according to the instructions on the package (around 15 minutes). Allow to cool.
Layer buckwheat, avocado, mango, red beet, nuts (optional) and greens.
Pour dressing on top just before serving. Or start with dressing and beet layer first.