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Ancient grain salad with grilled haloumi

Name: Ancient grain salad with grilled haloumi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (190g) farro or freekeh; 1/2 cup (100g) quinoa (we used black quinoa); 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 500g haloumi, cut into 3cm pieces; 1 bunch each mint & coriander, leaves picked; 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained; 150g seedless black grapes; 1/3 cup (55g) pistachios, chopped; 2 tbs pomegranate molasses; Finely grated zest & juice of 1 lemon; 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil

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Ancient grain salad with grilled haloumi

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by Warren Mendes

delicious. team

Oct 14, 2015

This deliciously healthy salad is packed full of nutrient rich whole grains which will keep you satisfied for longer.

3/4 cup (190g) farro or freekeh
1/2 cup (100g) quinoa (we used black quinoa)
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
500g haloumi, cut into 3cm pieces
1 bunch each mint & coriander, leaves picked
400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
150g seedless black grapes
1/3 cup (55g) pistachios, chopped

Dressing

2 tbs pomegranate molasses
Finely grated zest & juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil

Method

1.

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over medium-high heat. Add farro and cook for 15 minutes, then add quinoa and cook for a further 20 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold water and drain
2.

Heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Cook haloumi, in batches, for 1-2 minutes each side until golden. Finely chop half the herbs and combine with grains, chickpeas, grapes and pistachios.
3.

Combine dressing ingredients, season and toss through salad. Serve salad topped with haloumi and remaining herbs.