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Seven Species Salad

This grain and fruit salad makes a perfect side dish alongside chicken or fish, or top with feta for a hearty vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups barley, cooked
  • 1.5 cups freekeh, cooked
  • 1/4 cup dried figs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dates, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup red grapes, chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine cooked barley and freekeh in a large bowl.
  2. Add fruit (figs through grapes) and mix well; set aside.
  3. To make dressing, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey and lemon juice. Add dressing to grains and fruit salad and mix well. Add salt and pepper, to taste.