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Freekeh Salad Recipe with Minted Sumac Dressing
Step into the world of ancient grains with a twist – Freekeh Salad. This protein and fiber-rich young wheat, with its distinctive nutty taste, becomes irresistible when tossed in a Sumac Dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
209 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 cup freekeh cracked
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic pressed, small cloves
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 cup grape tomato quartered, or cherry tomato
- 1 cup cucumber such as Persian or English, diced, seedless
- 1/4 cup mint chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the freekeh and toast for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Add 2 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Allow the pot to boil, then turn the heat down to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain any excess water, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and sumac together in a large bowl.
- Place the tomatoes, cucumbers, and cooled freekeh in the bowl; toss well. Fold in the fresh mint. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Store the Freekeh Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
151mg
(6%)
Potassium
152mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.