Buckwheat Tabouli

Ingredients

• 1 small bunch fresh parsley, thick stems removed, and leaves finely chopped
• 2 cups cucumbers (about 1 medium size), peeled and finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• ½ cup scallions, finely chopped
• ½ cup buckwheat groats, soaked for 1 hour and sprouted for 12-24 hours
• 4-5 asparagus spears (optional), finely chopped
• 3 firm Roma tomatoes (about 1 cup), deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, pit removed, and avocado cut into pieces
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 3-4 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• ½ - 2/3 tsp. Himalayan salt
• dash ground black pepper