Freekah Salad with Feta, Toasted Almonds, Lemon and Parsley

300g freekah grain

2 handfuls large golden raisins

100ml extra virgin olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 red onion, finely diced

1 large bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves washed, picked and roughly chopped

50g almonds, toasted and roughly chopped

100g marinated feta, crumbled

bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over high heat.

add freekah, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes or until tender.

meanwhile soak the raisins in boiling water for few minutes to plump them up, drain well.

drain the freekah well and place in a serving bowl.

add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the warm freekah, then toss with the raisins, onion and parsley.

top with toasted almonds and feta.