Freekeh Salad

Freekeh is a green wheat that has been dried, roasted and then thrashed or rubbed. It is an earthy, slightly smoky grain that is similar in taste to farro.


You will need:

• 3/4 cup freekeh
• 1 3/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped English cucumber
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 spring onions - chopped finely
• 1 large tomato - chopped into small dice
• 1 small yellow pepper (sweet) chopped into small dice
• 2 tbsp chopped onion - finely minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil (good extra virgin oil)
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Step 1: add freekeh and water to a small pot. Get the water to boil then turn down to a simmer, cover and leave 25 minutes until water has evaporated just like cooking rice. Place on a plate or cookie sheet to cool and slightly air dry.

Step 2: chop all vegetables

Step 3: add cooled freekeh, vegetables, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.