Freekeh Salad With Chicken And Kale

Serves: 6

Alessia Franecki

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

48

Sweetness

52

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Heavy Cream

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1

For dressing: Whisk garlic, cheese, and lemon juice in a medium bowl

2

Gradually whisk in cream and oil; season with salt and pepper

3

DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead

4

Cover and chill

5

Whisk garlic, cheese, and lemon juice in a medium bowl

6

Gradually whisk in cream and oil; season with salt and pepper

7

DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead

8

Cover and chill

9

For salad and assembly: Cook freekeh in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente, 20–25 minutes; drain, shaking off water

10

Spread out on a baking sheet; let cool

11

Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper

12

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat

13

Cook until browned and cooked through, 6–7 minutes per side

14

Transfer chicken to a plate; let cool slightly, then shred with 2 forks

15

Combine chicken, freekeh, kale, kohlrabi, and radishes in a large bowl

16

Add dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper

17

Top salad with cheese and chives

18

Cook freekeh in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente, 20–25 minutes; drain, shaking off water

19

Spread out on a baking sheet; let cool

20

Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper

21

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat

22

Cook until browned and cooked through, 6–7 minutes per side

23

Transfer chicken to a plate; let cool slightly, then shred with 2 forks

24

Combine chicken, freekeh, kale, kohlrabi, and radishes in a large bowl

25

Add dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper

26

Top salad with cheese and chives