The Salad Meal

Ingredients

• 200g pre-packaged salad mix
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 cup cooked and cooled cracked freekeh*
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• Goat’s cheese^
• 1/3 cup roasted mixed nuts and seeds¹
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Cracked pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl or serving dish, add salad mix, tomato, cooked freekeh and dried currants.
2. Toss lightly to combine.
3. Top with roasted nuts and crumbled goat’s cheese.
4. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar and finish with cracked pepper.
5. Divide between plates and enjoy.

Notes

*Freekeh is an ancient whole grain that is harvested while still young and green. You can substitute with cooked rice, quinoa or other grains.

^Goat’s cheese can be substituted for feta or ricotta.

¹This can be a mix of any nuts and seeds that you enjoy. Cashews, almonds, walnuts, pinenuts, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds all go well in this salad.

About this recipe

This quick, flexible and easy meal is a simple way to boost your intake of vegetables, whole grains, nuts and healthy fats.

Using a variety of vegetables and dried fruit adds colour, texture and a broad range of nutrients. Vegetables provide fibre, and beneficial micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and polyphenols, while whole grains and nuts offer additional fibre and healthy fats to support heart and brain health. Including a mix of these foods in your meals is an easy way to nourish your body and mind.