Freekeh Salad with Tahini Dressing Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Freekeh Salad with Tahini Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup freekeh

2 cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon tahini

1 teaspoon honey

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup pomegranate seeds

¼ cup red onion

minced

2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

½ cup crushed pistachios

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Stir freekeh in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat until lightly toasted and fragrant about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Cover pan and cook until water is absorbed about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer freekeh to a bowl to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile whisk vinegar tahini and honey together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Add pomegranate seeds onion mint and parsley to the bowl with the cooked freekeh. Drizzle in the dressing and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Top with pistachios right before serving so they don't soften.

Nutritional Information

Freekeh Salad with Tahini Dressing Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 258.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 32.1g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 6.1g

Fat: 12.1g 19%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 193IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 12.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 27.8mg 3%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 17.5mg 6%

Potassium: 198.7mg 6%

Sodium: 464.2mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 109.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.