Orange-pomegranate freekeh salad with cardamom dressing
4
Points®
Total Time
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
Freekeh is young wheat that has been roasted and cracked. It has a slightly green hue and nutty flavor with a satisfyingly chewy texture. If you can’t find freekeh, coarsely cracked bulgur wheat or pearled faro would be good substitutes. This pretty salad can be made a day ahead, which makes it perfect for meal-prepping and party-throwing. It's also an easy dish to bring to a pot-luck party, where it is sure to be a big hit. Pack up any leftovers to enjoy for lunch.
Ingredients
Kosher salt
1 tsp, divided
Uncooked freekeh
1½ cup(s), cracked
Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp
Ground cardamom
⅛ tsp
Orange sections
1½ cup(s), (about 4 medium navel oranges)
Pomegranate seeds
1 cup(s)
Fresh mint leaves
½ cup(s), chopped
Shelled pistachio nuts
¼ cup(s), chopped
