Freekeh Chickpea and Herb Salad – Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Markets

Ingredients

• 1 cup freekeh
• ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
• ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery, plus 3 tablespoons chopped leaves
• 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, more to taste
• ½ teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground, more to taste
• 1 garlic clove, minced or puréed (optional)
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil