Grain Salad With Carrot, Herbs and Sesame Seeds - Ellie Krieger

Ingredients

• 1 cup (7 ounces) uncooked freekeh, farro, barley or quinoa
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 1 cup coarsely grated carrot (from 1 large carrot)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper