Freekeh with avocado, olive and goat cheese

(Credit: Marge Perry) WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 1 cup freekeh ½ teaspoon salt 3 plum tomatoes, chopped ? cup chopped scallions ½ avocado, chopped ? cup pitted calamata olives, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled HOW TO: 1. Combine the freekeh with 2½ cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to gentle simmer and cover. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the grain is tender but chewy, 22-25 minutes. Toss with the salt. 2. Combine tomatoes, scallions, avocado, olives and zest in a bowl; stir in freekah. When slightly cooled (to avoid melting the cheese) stir in the goat cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 6 servings....