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A bowl of freekeh salad with raisins, pistachios, and herbs is paired with two wooden spoons. Nearby, small bowls hold extra ingredients and lemon wedges on a blue surface.
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15 Minute Freekeh Salad Recipe

Meet your new favorite side dish: this freekeh salad is ready in 15 minutes and freekeh-ing delicious! Packed with protein, nutty whole grains, and crunchy veggies, it strikes the perfect balance between refreshing and actually filling. The best part? Our tangy, creamy Greek yogurt and lemon dressing!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salads, Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Diet: Diabetic, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: freekeh salad, freekeh salad with yogurt dressing
Diet: Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Christmas, Thanksgiving
Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 cup freekeh 135 g
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth 590 mL
  • ¼ cup shelled chopped pistachios, 30 g
  • ¼ cup raisins 30 g
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped mint
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Dressing*

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative, 120 g
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 mL
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Freekeh: Combine freekeh and broth in a medium pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until freekeh is tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain excess moisture from the pot, then fluff freekeh with a fork.
    A saucepan filled with cooked bulgur wheat sits on a light blue surface, reminiscent of the texture found in a fresh freekeh salad.
  • Dressing: Meanwhile, stir together all dressing ingredients.
    A bowl of whipped cream with a dollop of butter on top, reminiscent of the lightness in a freekeh salad, set against a calming light blue background.
  • Assemble: Toss together cooked freekeh and all remaining salad ingredients. Stir in dressing. Serve warm, room temperature, or cold.
    A glass bowl filled with a delightful freekeh salad, mixed with herbs and raisins, topped with a dollop of yogurt. A wooden spoon rests inside the bowl.

Notes

*While I love the creamy element of this dressing, the salad is also delicious without it! You can omit the dressing entirely or just skip the yogurt, stirring the garlic, lemon juice, and salt into the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 10.5g | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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