SueSue Grichka Salad

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SueSue Grichka Salad

A hearty, colorful, and nutrient-packed salad featuring fluffy grichka (buckwheat), fresh vegetables, sweet and savory toppings, and creamy farm-made feta cheese. This salad combines fresh garden flavors with satisfying crunch and a bright lemon dressing.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 cup grichka (buckwheat), cooked for 3 minutes and drained
• 2 cups lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups spring spinach
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup raw broccoli 
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cauliflower florets, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• ½ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 diced lemons inside the salad
• ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup mixed nuts, chopped
• ½ cup farm-made feta cheese, crumbled

Crunchy Toppings

• Honey-mustard coated pretzels, crushed
• 1 pear, sautéed until lightly caramelized
• Crispy onion skins, air-fried and crushed
• A  sprinkle of sumac

Dressing

• Juice of 1 lemon 
• 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the grichka for about 3 minutes. Drain any remaining water and allow it to cool completely.
2. In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, cauliflower, dill, chickpeas, raisins, nuts, and crumbled farm-made feta cheese.
3. Add the cooled grichka and gently toss to combine.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple vinegar, grapeseed oil, salt, and pepper.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
6. Finish with the crushed honey-mustard pretzels, sautéed pear slices, crispy crushed onion skins, and a sprinkle of sumac.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Why I Love This Salad

This SueSue Grichka Salad is a celebration of textures and flavors. The nutty grichka, creamy farm-made feta cheese, sweet raisins and pears, tangy sumac, and crunchy honey-mustard pretzels create a unique balance in every bite. It's wholesome, satisfying, and beautiful enough for entertaining while being simple enough for a weekday meal.