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Freekeh Salad

A smoky grain salad tossed with fresh herbs, crisp cucumber, and tart pomegranate seeds. Dressed simply with lemon and olive oil for a bright finish.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cracked freekeh
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 2.5 cups water and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Stir in 1 cup cracked freekeh, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Drain any excess liquid from the cracked freekeh and let cool to room temperature.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine the cooled grain with 2 diced Persian cucumbers, 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, and 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds.

  5. 5

    Whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice together, pour over the salad, and toss well.

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Questions

How long does Freekeh Salad take?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (20 minutes): "Stir in 1 cup cracked freekeh, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender."

Can I make Freekeh Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Freekeh Salad is 1 cup cracked freekeh. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Freekeh Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 9 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Freekeh Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the cucumber as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Freekeh Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the pomegranate seeds at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Freekeh Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the freekeh drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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