Freekeh Salad
Servings: 4
Calories:
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 1 c. freekeh
- 1/3 c. shredded carrots
- 1/4 c. sliced scallions
- 1/4 c. chopped pecans
- 1/4 c. dried cranberries
- For the dressing
- 1 c. fresh apple cider
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. grainy mustard
- 1-2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 small lemon or 1/2 large lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook freekeh according to package instructions, remove from heat and spread out on a sheet pan to let the steam evaporate, the grains will cool more quickly this way.
- Put the apple cider in a small saucepot and reduce by half. Cool cider, then combine with all remaining ingredients except oil. Drizzle in oil while whisking continuously, pour over salad & mix well. Serve!
Notes
The dressing can be adjusted to your taste - less sweet by adding a bit more lemon juice or more mustard, sweeter by a adding an extra tbsp. of maple syrup