12/03/2021
Green Pea, Feta and Freekeh Salad
A delicious grain salad with a burst of green peas and mint, finished with creamy marinated feta.
Serves:
6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups freekeh*
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 1 bunch mint
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios or toasted almonds
- 350g marinated feta in oil
- juice of 1 lime or lemon
Method
Place freekeh, 1 litre water and 1 tablespoon salt in a saucepan, bring to the boil and boil for 20 minutes until tender. Add peas and simmer 2 minutes. Drain, rinsing briefly, and cool. Reserve some mint leaves for garnish, chop the rest and mix into the freekah with the spring onions. Gently stir in the marinated feta, together with its oil, and lime juice. Serve garnished with pistachios and mint.
Tips
* Freekeh is an ancient grain made from roasted green wheat. Cracked freekeh will cook quicker than whole grains.
Farro or brown rice can be substituted, adding a little longer cooking time if needed.
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