Freekeh Salad with Chicken Recipe
Freekeh salad with chicken is packed full of goodness. Whole grain, hearty, and tasty too.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Freekeh Grains
- 2 1/2 cups Water
- pinch of Salt
- 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
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes sliced
- 2 handfuls Kale shredded
- 2 Chicken Breast cooked - or protein of choice
Instructions
- 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.
- Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, oil, salt, oregano, onion powder, pepper and Greek yogurt. Stir very well.
- In a large bowl, combine the freekeh, dressing, sliced tomatoes and shredded kale. Toss very well to combine. Top with sliced protein of choice.