Freekeh Cherry Salad
Ingredients
- 180g Wholegrain Freekeh
- 4Tbsp Olive oil
- 1Tbsp Honey
- 2Tbsp Pomegranate molasses
- 1 Lemon zest - grated
- 1 Tbsp Za’atar spice
- 50g Mint leaves
- 50g Parsley
- 2 Eschalots - thinly sliced
- 250g Cherries
- 35g Currants
- 100g Full cream fetta - crumbled
- 6 Figs (optional)
Method
Place the freekeh and 1.5L (6 cups) of water into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, then cover and cook for 40 minutes or until tender. Turn off heat and drain water.
Add lemon zest, zaatar, herbs, eschalot, sliced cherries, currants and 30ml of olive oil to freekeh and stir to combine. Transfer to a large serving platter and top with crumbed feta
For Dressing
- Whisk 30mL of olive oil, honey, pomegranate molasses an lemon juice in a bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over salad, then sprinkle with remaining zaatar to serve.
- Note: Figs sliced in quarters are a delicious addition to this salad when in season.
Note
- This recipe can also be created using our cracked grain or cooked wholegrain freekeh. Simply follow preparation instructions on pack.
Time Needed
- 40 mins
Prep - 10 mins
Cook
Difficulty & Yield
- easy
- Serves
4
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Our Freekeh retains all essential nutrients and is 100% free from GMO & chemicals. Wholegrain Freekeh can be used as an alternative to rice, in salads, as an ingredient in burgers, for soups and stuffing.
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Wholegrain Freekeh is a highly nutritious superfood that is loaded with nutritional benefits. As quick and easy to prepare as rice, Freekeh is made from young green grains picked and roasted at peak nutrition.
Our Freekeh retains all essential nutrients and is 100% free from GMO & chemicals. Wholegrain Freekeh can be used as an alternative to rice, in salads, as an ingredient in burgers, for soups and stuffing.