Freekeh Salad with Chicken Recipe - Food Fanatic
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Freekeh Salad with Chicken Recipe

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    2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Freekeh Grains
  • 2 1/2 cups Water
  • pinch of Salt
For the Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
For Topping the Salad:
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 handfuls Kale, shredded
  • 2 Chicken Breasts, cooked - or protein of choice

Directions

  1. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the freekeh, water and salt. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the grains are al dente. Drain any excess water.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, oil, salt, oregano, onion powder, pepper and Greek yogurt. Stir very well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the freekeh, dressing, sliced tomatoes and shredded kale. Toss very well to combine. Top with sliced protein of choice.
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