Wholesome Tuna & Freekah Power Bowl

Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup uncooked Freekah (or pearl barley)
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • ¼ cup corn kernels, canned, rinsed
  • ½ small cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup edamame beans, shelled
  • ½ small carrot, diced
  • 1 x 95g can Sirena chilli tuna in oil
  • 1 tbsp kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 tbsp hummus
  • 1 tbsp roasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp pepita seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh coriander, roughly chopped
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
  • Balsamic vinegar, to serve
  • Lemon, to serve
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tap ginger
  • 2 tbsp water
Methods
  1. Cook Freekah (or Pearl Barley) according to packet instructions.
  2. In a bowl, place spinach, corn, cucumber, edamame, carrot and tuna.
  3. Once freekah is cooked add this to the bowl and top with hummus, almonds, spring onion, pepita seeds and coriander.
  4. To serve, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
  • We used the Sirena chilli tuna in this recipe however it would work well with any of the varieties from their range. You can check them out here.
  • For more delicious salad recipes, click here.
Did you make this recipe?

We’d love to see your creations! Share a photo and tag us @thebitingtruth

Join The Biting Truth Newsletter

Please complete the form below and we’ll send you our corporate information pack.