Summer Squash Slaw with Feta and Toasted Buckwheat

A fresh and light summer salad combining julienned yellow squash with toasted buckwheat groats, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta cheese. The dish is dressed with olive oil and lemon juice for a bright, Mediterranean-inspired flavor.

4 servings
9 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup buckwheat groats
  • pounds yellow summer squash
  • 2 whole scallions
  • ¼ cup fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 4 ounces feta

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toast buckwheat in a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool.

    4 min

  2. 2.

    Toss squash, scallions, mint, marjoram, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Add feta and toasted buckwheat and toss gently to combine.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Do ahead: Buckwheat can be toasted 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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