Freekeh Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Freekeh Salad, a wholesome and flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring nutty, fiber-rich freekeh as its base, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is loaded with fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion. Chopped parsley and mint infuse the salad with refreshing herbal notes, while a tangy lemon-cumin dressing ties it all together. Toasted almonds provide a delightful crunch, and optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, savory touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this nutritious salad is ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or make-ahead meal. Whether served fresh or chilled for enhanced flavor, it's a delicious way to incorporate whole grains into your diet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup freekeh
- 2.5 cups water or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the freekeh thoroughly under cold water and drain.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2.5 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the freekeh and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the freekeh is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled freekeh, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated.
Add chopped toasted almonds and feta cheese (if using) on top for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 4327 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.7 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 986 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 3357 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
