Freekeh salad with fennel and mint
            
            
            
        
      
      
    
  I love freekeh, the supergrain made from green wheat.  It has a slightly smoky flavor and a chewy texture that’s comparable to wheatberries.  In the summer, I love to make salad with it.  This salad is inspired by tabouli--it’s loaded with parsley and mint.  Fennel adds crunch and its own unique flavor, and the dressing is orange juice-based, which pairs nicely with the salty feta cheese.  I have this salad for lunch on a bed of chopped romaine, and sometimes add some sliced avocado or marinated artichoke hearts.  
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<br />(If you can't get freekeh, you can make this with wheatberries or farro.)
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