Cook: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 - 6

Freekeh is an ancient Lebanese and North African grain that can be found in most large supermarkets. If you can’t find it, use bulghur wheat.

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Name: Festive fig and freekeh salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra) 2 large red onions, peeled and coarsely chopped 200g freekeh 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried coriander 4 ripe, black figs, sliced in quarters 6 dried figs – cut into half lengthways 2 tbsp each chopped fresh mint and parsley 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds Squeeze of lemon 50g rocket leaves Salt and pepper

2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra)

2 large red onions, peeled and coarsely chopped

200g freekeh

1 tbsp dried mixed herbs

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp dried coriander

4 ripe, black figs, sliced in quarters

6 dried figs – cut into half lengthways

2 tbsp each chopped fresh mint and parsley

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Squeeze of lemon

50g rocket leaves

Salt and pepper