Freekeh Salad With Chicken And Kale Recipe

Name: Freekeh Salad With Chicken And Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 cup freekeh; Kosher salt; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces total); Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn; 1 medium kohlrabi, peeled, cut into matchsticks; 4 radishes, thinly sliced; Shaved Asiago cheese and chopped fresh chives (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 small garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 cup freekeh
Kosher salt
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces total)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn
1 medium kohlrabi, peeled, cut into matchsticks
4 radishes, thinly sliced
Shaved Asiago cheese and chopped fresh chives (for serving)

1
Whisk garlic, cheese, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in cream and oil; season with salt and pepper.
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3
Cook freekeh in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente, 20-25 minutes; drain, shaking off water. Spread out on a baking sheet; let cool.
4
Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and cooked through, 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate; let cool slightly, then shred with 2 forks.
5
Combine chicken, freekeh, kale, kohlrabi, and radishes in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Top salad with cheese and chives.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small garlic clove, finely grated, 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Freekeh Salad With Chicken And Kale 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.

Freekeh Salad With Chicken And Kale

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