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Healthy Greek Freekeh Salad
Give a tasty new grain a try with this Healthy Greek Freekeh Salad recipe! This uber easy salad is a total breeze to make and is ready to rock your side dish game with some serious whole grain power.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup cracked freekeh
- 2.5 cups water
- ½ English cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4-1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
- black olives
- fresh tomatoes
- extra veggies
GREEK DRESSING:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dried parsley or 1 tsp fresh
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- black pepper optional + to taste
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add freekeh and toast (stirring the grain while you toast) until nutty and fragrant, approx. 2 -3 minutes.
- Add 2 cups water and salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and uncover, allowing the freekeh to soak up any remaining liquid for 5-10 minutes.
- While your freekeh cooks, chop your veggies and whisk together your dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine freekeh, crumbled feta, and veggies, then pour your dressing over the salad and toss to mix.
- Top with any additional feta desired, fresh parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve right away or let sit for up to 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- ADVANCE PREP: The salad is best served within a few hours of tossing with the dressing, but it will keep for a few days in the refrigerator. The cooked freekeh will keep for 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Recipe yields 4 larger servings or 6-8 small sides.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on extras/swaps and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1326IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1326IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.