Freekeh Salad with Pomegranate and Herbs
A hearty and refreshing salad made with freekeh, juicy pomegranate seeds, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Freekeh
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red Onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh Mint
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the freekeh. In a pot, combine freekeh and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the freekeh is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Let it cool.
- 2Chop the cucumber and red onion. Roughly chop the parsley and mint.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the cooled freekeh, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- 4In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 5Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
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