FARRO TABBOULEH WITH FETA

Farro Tabbouleh with Feta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups pearled farro (1 pound)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 hothouse cucumbers, unpeeled, halved, seeded, and 1/2-inch diced
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
8 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced diagonally
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh parsley (2 bunches)
1 cup julienned fresh mint leaves (2 bunches)
1 cup good olive oil
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons)
12 ounces feta, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled!)
3/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained

Steps:

Rinse and drain the farro and place it in a large saucepan with 4 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, chickpeas, scallions, parsley, and mint in a very large bowl.
In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the hot farro to the vegetables and herbs, pour the dressing on top, and stir to combine. Carefully stir in the feta, olives, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Serve at room temperature.