Recipe: Freekeh Salad with Chicken, Peaches, and Tarragon

Prep Time: 0:15

Cook Time: 0:25

Serves: 6

A perfect salad to pack for a picnic, nutty freekeh pairs beautifully with sweet summer peaches and chicken. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup(s) uncooked freekeh

• 1 1⁄4 cup(s) water

• 1 1⁄4 tsp kosher salt, divided

• 4 tsp olive oil, extra virgin

• 2 tsp champagne vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard

• 1 tsp honey

• 2 cup(s), chopped cooked skinless boneless chicken breast (s)

• 2 large peach (es), diced

• 1 large sweet red pepper (s), diced

• 3 medium uncooked scallion (s), minced

• 2 Tbsp fresh tarragon, minced

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine freekeh, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and freekeh is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon into a serving bowl; let cool.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; set aside.

3. Add chicken, peaches, pepper, scallions and tarragon to cooled freekeh; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Yields about 1 cup per serving

Notes
If you can’t find ripe peaches, try halved seedless green grapes instead.