A richly flavourful Grünkern salad recipe made with apples, arugula, crispy shallots and fresh herbs. All tossed in a apple cider honey-Dijon vinaigrette. A terrific side dish or main meal salad.
Course
Salad, Side Dish
Category
Mediterranean
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time30minutes
Total Time40minutes
Servings4
Calories302kcal
AutorElle
Ingredients
For the salad:
1cupGrünkern(200 g) (alternatively use freekeh)
2medium shallots,very thinly sliced (75g)
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
2generous handfuls young arugula leaves
1tart-sweet apple,cored and diced (I like Braeburn)
2,5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil,plus cooled oil from shallots
3tablespoonsorganic apple cider vinegar(unfiltered)
1tablespoongrainy Dijon mustard
2teaspoonhoney(I like Akazien)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
Method
In a medium saucepan, combine Grünkern, in double the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes (or according to package instructions). Transfer to a large bowl to cool.
In the meantime, make fried shallots: in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine oil and shallots. When the shallots and oil begin to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden and crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove shallots from oil with a slotted spatula (reserving the oil) and place on a paper-towel lined plate and season with sprinkle of salt. Set oil aside to cool.
Make dressing: in a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, plus the cooled oil from the shallots. Whisk together to combine.
Add the crispy shallots, arugula, apple, parmesan, basil, and parsley to the bowl with the Grünkern. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Add the almonds and toss again. Serve and enjoy!