HEALTHY SALAD TO MAKE AT HOME: NELLI'S FAVOURITE

When it comes to salads, everyone has their ideal choice. Our go to salad is not only our favorite because it is so fulfilling, but also because it’s quick, simple, yet so delicious. Sometimes a salad can become repetitive, but giving it a spicy touch will uplift your appetite. Let us introduce you to Nelli’s favorite salad that contains only 6 ingredients (not including salt and pepper) and takes up not more than 10 minutes of your time. Using the combination of simple ingredients; romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, paprika and buckwheat will make sure to give you a long lasting stomach. An optional dressing to go with this salad, is by adding a bit of spicy oil to give it a tasty kick. We promise that this simple recipe is a must try. Scroll down for step-by-step instructions. 

Recipe type: Lunch 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Serving: 2 persons

Ingredients:

• 10 cherry tomatoes
• 2 baby cucumber 
• Quarter of a paprika
• Half of avocado 
• Romaine lettuce (or any greens of your choice)
• 1 cup of Buckwheat 
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil 
• Spicy Oil optional
• Boiled Egg or Chicken optional protein

Cooking:

1. To begin,  prepare the buckwheat first as it takes time for it to cook. 
2. Pour 1 cup of buckwheat in a pot and add 3 cups of water, set the stove to medium-high heat. Leave this for 10 minutes with a half placed lid.
3. While the buckwheat is cooking, prepare your vegetables and cut them up.
4. Add all the vegetables together.
5. Mix dressing ingredients: serve on the side or in the salad
6. Serve and Enjoy!

*Optional 

• If you want to add some protein in the salad, grill an organic chicken breast seasoned with salt, lemon and pepper.