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Freekeh Pomegranate Salad Recipe

A refreshing and nutritious vegan salad featuring freekeh and pomegranate.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup freekeh
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pomegranate, seeds removed
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 0.25 cup chopped red onion
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Rinse freekeh under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine freekeh and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Drain any excess water and let freekeh cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked freekeh, pomegranate seeds, parsley, mint, and red onion.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Healthy, Vegan
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