Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas, Fresh Mint & Feta - A Mediterranean Powerhouse

December 20, 2024

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Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas, Fresh Mint & Feta - A Mediterranean Powerhouse
Time:Prep: 20 M|Cook: 45 M|Total: 1h 5min
Makes:4 Servings
Cuisine:Greek

This Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas, Fresh Mint & Feta is a refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired dish. The nutty flavor of broken wheat pairs perfectly with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh mint, and crumbly feta cheese, creating a balanced, fiber-packed meal. Lightly dressed with lemon juice and olive oil, this salad is a healthy option that bursts with flavor. It’s an ideal meal for lunch or dinner, or even as a side dish for a Mediterranean feast.

If you are looking for more Broken Wheat Recipes here are some : 

  1. Broken Wheat Upma (A Savory Cracked Wheat Breakfast Pudding)
  2. Lapsi Recipe (Gujarati Broken Wheat Pudding)
  3. Bulgur Wheat Potato Patty Recipe

Ingredients

    1 cup Broken Wheat (Dalia/ Godumai Rava)
    1/2 cup Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas), soaked for 8 hours and boiled
    4 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
    2 Onions, thinly sliced
    1 Carrot (Gajjar), finely chopped
    1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum), finely chopped
    1/2 cup Broccoli, cut into tiny florets
    1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini)
    3 tablespoons Lemon juice
    1/2 teaspoon Caster Sugar
    1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
    1/4 cup Mint Leaves (Pudina), chopped
    3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Salt and Pepper, for seasoning

Instructions for Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas, Fresh Mint & Feta - A Mediterranean Powerhouse

    1

    We begin making the Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas Fresh Mint & Feta Recipe prep all the ingredients and keep ready.

    2

    Cook the broken wheat in a pressure cooker with 1-1/2 cups of water for about 2 whistles on high heat. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 min and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally. 

    3

    Once cooked, drizzle olive oil over the wheat and gently fluff up with a fork.

    4

    Cook the soaked chickpeas in the pressure cooker for about 40 minutes until it is soft and cooked completely. First cook on high for the first 4 whistles and then turn the heat to low and simmer to cook for another 30 minutes. Once done, allow it to cool and drain from its water and keep aside. 

    5

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add the carrots, broccoli and bell peppers and saute on high heat till it an al dente texture (is cooked but has a bite to it). Once done, turn off the heat and allow it to cool.

    6

    In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients from the cooked wheat, chickpeas, vegetables, mint, salt, feta and pepper and toss it over. Check for seasonings and add if it is required for more.

    7

    Serve the Greek Style Broken Wheat Salad with Chickpeas Fresh Mint & Feta Recipe for a light and high protein lunch or dinner.



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