Quick Meals

Recipe: Freekeh and pomegranate salad

13 December, 2023 . 0

Looking for a new salad to elevate your festive spread this year? Then whip up this easy grain salad with a pop of pomegranates.

3 cups cooked freekeh, (cooked per packet instructions)

1½ cups chopped coriander (or mint or parsley)

½ cup raisins, soaked for 10 minutes in apple cider vinegar

¾ cup toasted slivered almonds

4 spring onions, tops only, finely sliced

1 cup pomegranate seeds

150g feta, cut into small cubes

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp cumin

Juice of ½ lemon

Salt & pepper

Step 1.

In large bowl combine freekeh, coriander, raisins and almonds.

Step 2.

Whisk dressing ingredients together. Pour over salad and toss well.

Step 3.

Place on a serving platter. Top with spring onions, pomegranate seeds and feta.

Serves 4-6.

Extract from Better Together Kitchen 2 by Ronnit Hoppe and Delia Baron. Available now. Go to Better Together Kitchen to purchase.