Freekeh Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole freekeh, rinsed
  • Kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. pomegranate molasses
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. savory leaves and/or mustard flowers (optional)
  • Pomegranate molasses can be found at Middle Eastern markets, some supermarkets, and online.

Steps

  1. Cook freekeh in a large saucepan of simmering salted water until tender, 30–40 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Whisk lemon juice, oil, and pomegranate molasses in a large bowl. Add freekeh, onion, parsley, and two-thirds of cherry tomatoes; season with salt and toss to combine.
  3. Transfer salad to a platter and top with remaining tomatoes and savory leaves and/or mustard flowers, if using.
  4. Do Ahead: Salad (without savory and mustard flowers) can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.