Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten-Free)
This fresh buckwheat salad combines creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion with lime juice and olive oil. Parsley, fennel seed, cayenne, and mixed peppercorns add herbal warmth and gentle heat, making it a bright gluten-free choice for a light lunch, picnic, or shareable side dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten-Free), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water and buckwheat in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer until the buckwheat is firm yet tender to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse buckwheat under cold water and drain.
- 2
Stir avocado, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, red onion, olive oil, parsley, fennel seed, cayenne pepper, and mixed pepper together in a large bowl until evenly combined. Add buckwheat groats and stir gently; top with goat cheese.
- Calories 472.19 kcal High 24%
- Protein 11.23 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 48.3 g 18%
- Total Fat 28.42 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 5.56 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.89 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 62.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 12.32 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 8.24 g --
- Added Sugars 5.03 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 83.53 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 698.92 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 69.77 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 25.1 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten Free) is a Fusion side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Buckwheat Groats, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 472.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten-Free)?
- It is a Fusion salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten-Free) made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Buckwheat Groats, Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Tomato. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten-Free)?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 472.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten-Free) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten-Free) healthy?
- Buckwheat and Avocado Salad (Gluten-Free) has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 472.19 calories and 11.23 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.56 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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