Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup uncooked kasha
  • 4 Tbs. olive oil, or more if needed
  • 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato, cubed
  • 3 oz. diced celery
  • 2 oz. shredded carrots
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated and rinsed

Method

  • Bring vegetable stock to a boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, beat egg lightly, and pour over kasha in bowl, stirring to coat grains.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium heat, and saute egg-coated kasha for about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and, when stock boils, spoon kasha into hot liquid.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan and cook for 10 minutes, or until grains are tender.
  • Remove from heat, spread out in large baking pan and cool in refrigerator for 10 minutes, stirring grains often to cool.
  • Place cheese and vegetables in large bowl.
  • Add cooled kasha, and stir grains with vegetables.
  • Combine remaining oil and lemon juice, beating to mix well.
  • Dress salad, and season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, arrange leaves in salad bowl or on serving platter, and spoon grains and vegetables onto leaves.