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!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the freekeh thoroughly under cold water and drain.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled freekeh, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated.

Step 7

Add chopped toasted almonds and feta cheese (if using) on top for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1445.7 grams (1445.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1615

Total Fat 79.40g	102%
Saturated Fat 17.20g	86%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 4327mg	188%
Total Carbohydrate 177.20g	64%
Dietary Fiber 49.70g	178%
Total Sugars 19.40g
Protein 51.20g	102%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 986mg	76%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 3357mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 43.5%