Greek Salad with Herbed Freekeh

The addition of Freekeh to this light salad, a Greek classic, is a great way to include whole grains in your diet.

Ingredients:

  • 200g of Artisan Grains Wholegrain Freekeh (1 pack)
  • 1 Litre of vegetable stock (or water)
  • 4 Tablespoons of olive oil
  • 5 small radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 large salad tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings or strips
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 100g of feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
  • Half of a lime, juiced
  • 1 Teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

 

Method:

  1. Add the Greenwheat Freekeh and 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to 1 Litre of slightly salted water or stock in a medium saucepan.
  2. Stir, bring to the boil and reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain water and set aside.
  3. Add the Freekeh to a large bowl and gently toss together with the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, radishes, oregano, lime juice and 3 Tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. Serve in a large bowl and top with crumbled feta cheese and additional radish slices.