Salad

1

cup water

1/2

cup uncooked buckwheat kernels or groats (kasha)

4

medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)

2

medium tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1

medium unpeeled cucumber, seeded, chopped (1 1/4 cups)

Vinaigrette

2

tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar

1

tablespoon olive oil

2

teaspoons sugar

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

clove garlic, finely chopped