Blueberry Green Salad with Spicy Buckwheat Granola

Blueberry Green Salad with Spicy Buckwheat Granola

Serves 2-4

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw buckwheat, soaked for at least 6 hours and strained (measure before soaking)

For the granola

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

4 tablespoons water

½ cup quick-cooking oats

3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

1 tablespoon Ol-eve Organic Maple Sugar

½ teaspoon flakey sea salt

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon chilli powder

¼ teaspoon cumin

¼ teaspoon ground coriander

3 tablespoons Ol-eve Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the dressing

¼ cup Ol-eve Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons vegan cream (e.g. soy or almond)

1 teaspoon Ol-eve Organic Agave Syrup with Hibiscus

½ teaspoon flakey sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the salad (adjust quantities if desired)

100 gr mixed salad leaves

2 baby lettuces (optional), chopped

150 gr (1-2) small cucumbers, sliced

1 ripe avocado, sliced

60 gr blueberries

Method

For the granola

Preheat the oven to 150C (130C fan-assisted). Spread the buckwheat on a clean tea towel and let it dry slightly. Stir the flaxseed into the water and let it become gelatinous (approx 10-15 min).

Combine the oats, seeds, maple sugar, salt, garlic powder and spices in a bowl. Add the buckwheat and stir. Add the flaxseed mixture and olive oil and mix well. Spread onto a lined baking tray and press down with a silicone spoon or spatula. Bake for approx. one hour or until the granola is crunchy, and let it cool.

For the dressing

Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cream, agave syrup, salt and pepper.

For the salad

Put the salad leaves, baby lettuce, cucumber, avocado and blueberries in a large serving bowl. Add part of the granola and half of the dressing. Mix well, add more dressing if desired and serve!

Notes:

• The leftover granola can be enjoyed on other salads, potato salad, soup, yoghurt, dips or anything we want to add some slightly spicy flavor and crunch to!