Jun. 28, 2021
Cooking In Season
Salad Meals to Beat the Heat
In this recipe round up, I have gathered my best and most delicious summer salad meal recipes in one post, for days when it’s too hot to cook!
This is a salad to celebrate summer: fresh herbs, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and fruity olive oil. These, combined with the heartiness of a toasty grain and the protein of spiced chickpeas, make for a delicious, refreshing, and filling summer meal.
I can’t remember exactly when I first discovered freekah, but I know that it’s been a favourite grain of mine ever since. More nutritious than quinoa, more delicious than bulgur, with a versatility that makes this foodie very happy, freekah has a permanent (and frequently used) place in my kitchen.
I use it mostly in pilafs and grain salads, with this Freekah Tabbouleh being my favourite (at least in the summer). I love having a big bowl of this on a sweltering day – it’s filling without being heavy, and flavourful enough to perk up the most jaded hot-weather appetite.
This makes a large amount, to eat over several days, or to take to a party. If you don’t like leftovers for days on end, make a smaller batch. The recipes divides easily.
Freekah is green wheat, steamed, dried and cracked. It has a nutty flavour and delicious texture. It makes an excellent substitute for bulgur in this fresh tabbouleh salad.
Jun. 28, 2021
In this recipe round up, I have gathered my best and most delicious summer salad meal recipes in one post, for days when it’s too hot to cook!
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This is a beautiful dish, hope it’s as good as it looks. Thank you for the recipe!
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