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Freekeh Salad Recipe

A hearty and nutritious vegan salad made with freekeh, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
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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 uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup mint chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the freekeh under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the freekeh, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess water and let it cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked freekeh, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. 4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Freekeh, Healthy, Vegan
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