Freekah, Chickpea And Herb Salad Recipe

Name: Freekah, Chickpea And Herb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup freekeh; 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 cup thinly sliced celery, plus 3 tablespoons chopped leaves; 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, more to taste; 1/2 tsp lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground, more to taste; 1 garlic clove, minced or pureed (optional); 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup freekeh
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 cup thinly sliced celery, plus 3 tablespoons chopped leaves
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, more to taste
1/2 tsp lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground, more to taste
1 garlic clove, minced or pureed (optional)
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1
Heat a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-high heat and add freekeh. Toast in the dry pan, shaking pan or stirring, until freekeh becomes fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Turn off heat and uncover. Place a clean dish towel over the pot and return lid. Let sit at least 10 minutes. Uncover and allow freekeh to cool another 10 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, combine freekeh, chopped herbs, celery, scallions and chickpeas and toss together. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cumin, garlic, salt and olive oil; toss with salad. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired. Serve right away or let sit for up to 1 hour before serving.
4
Advance preparation: 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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup freekeh, 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste, 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Freekah, Chickpea And Herb Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Freekah, Chickpea And Herb Salad

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