Best 10 Summer Wheatberry Salad Recipes

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Summer wheatberry salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with cooked wheatberries, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Wheatberries are a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and they have a nutty flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in this salad. The vegetables in this salad can be varied depending on what is in season, but some common choices include tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, and bell peppers. The dressing is typically made with a vinegar, oil, and honey base, and it can be seasoned with herbs and spices to taste.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER WHEATBERRY SALAD



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Wheatberries have a delicious nutty flavor. Look for ones labeled "soft," which will cook more quickly than the hard variety.

Provided by John Ash

Categories     Side dishes

Yield six.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup soft wheatberries
6 cups water (or vegetable or chicken stock) with 1/2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup diced roasted red bell pepper
2 Tbs. capers, drained and chopped
3 Tbs. sliced scallion (white and green parts)
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil or cilantro
1/2 to 1 tsp. finely minced garlic
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 Tbs. white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup fruity olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Young greens such as arugula, red mustard, cress, mizuna, or a mix

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan with a lid, combine the wheatberries, water or stock, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then simmer partially covered until the wheatberries are pleasantly chewy, which may take anywhere from 50 to 90 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, discard the bay leaf, and let the berries cool in the liquid. When cool, drain off all the liquid and put the berries into a large mixing bowl. Add the artichoke hearts, tomatoes, roasted pepper, capers, scallion, almonds, and basil or cilantro.
  • Whisk together the garlic, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss with the salad. Arrange the greens on chilled plates and top with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize six., Calories 210 kcal, Fat 100 kcal, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 12 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 380 mg, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

SUMMER WHEATBERRY SALAD



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This salad is healthy, hearty, and absolutely delicious. It gets better as it sits, so I try to make it the day before I serve it. Stores well. Makes a nice light summer meal, or a different accompaniment to BBQ, or maybe roasted meats. It also makes a great part of an all-vegetarian meal.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Grains

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup soft wheatberries (any health food or natural food store will have them)
6 cups water (or vegetable stock)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup chopped artichoke heart
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
3 tablespoons sliced scallions
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons cilantro
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (don't use bottled)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
4 ounces mixed fresh greens

Steps:

  • In a saucepan with a well-fitted lid, put the the wheatberries, water, salt and bayleaf.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer, partially covered until the wheateberries are pleasantly chewy, which may take an hour to an hour and a half.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, discard the bayleaf, let the berries cool in the liquid.
  • When cool, drain and put the wheatberries in a large bowl.
  • Add the remaining salad ingredients.
  • Make the vinaigrette by whisking all the ingredients together.
  • Toss with the salad.
  • Let sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • To serve, arrange a handful of greens on each plate and top with a generous portion of the salad.

WHEATBERRY SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup hard winter wheatberries
Kosher salt
1 cup finely diced red onion (1 onion)
6 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
1/2 red bell pepper, small diced
1 carrot, small diced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the wheatberries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain.
  • Saute the red onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar.
  • In a large bowl, combine the warm wheatberries, sauteed onions, scallions, red bell pepper, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries to absorb the sauce. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.

SUMMER WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH CHIMICHURRI DRESSING



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Chimichurri is an Argentinian tangy herb sauce that is traditionally served as a condiment for grilled meats. The zesty combination of parsley, cilantro, garlic and hot pepper livens up the earthy flavor of wheat berries, while the crisp cucumbers, juicy sweet corn and cherry tomatoes create a refreshing, light meal. You can substitute wheat berries with spelt berries, wild rice or Israeli couscous.

Provided by Amy Chaplin

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup wheat berries, soaked overnight
1 ear sweet corn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium Middle Eastern cucumber, diced
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 large clove garlic, pressed

Steps:

  • For the salad: Drain and rinse the wheat berries, then place in a pot and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until tender, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Drain well and set aside to cool. Store the cooled wheat berries in a medium bowl until ready to use.
  • Steam the corn for 2 minutes, then cool. Cut the kernels off of the cob. Add the corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions to the wheat berries.
  • For the dressing: Add the cilantro, parsley, oil, vinegar, chile flakes, cumin, salt and garlic to a bowl and stir well. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and mix until combined, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 210 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

WARM WHEATBERRY SALAD



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Wheatberries -- whole, unprocessed wheat kernels -- are available at any health-food store and should be soaked overnight to facilitate cooking the next day. They contain oils that turn rancid quickly. Be sure to refrigerate them in an airtight container.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup wheatberries
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 cup sliced white button mushrooms
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • Place wheatberries in a strainer and rinse under cold water. In a large pot, combine wheatberries with 2 1/2 quarts salted water, and cook until al dente, about 50 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onions, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, and add white wine. Simmer until wine has evaporated, about 7 minutes. Add onions and mushrooms to wheatberries in a medium bowl. Toss with parsley and sage, and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm.

WHEAT BERRY AND TOMATO SALAD



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Whole wheat berries lend themselves to both summer and winter dishes. Much of the flavor in this salad comes from the tangy juice of chopped tomatoes, almost like a marinade for the chewy wheat. The salad is all about texture, with crunchy celery (or cucumber) and soft feta contrasting with wheat.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, one pot, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 2h30m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup farro or wheat berries, rinsed, soaked for several hours or overnight in 1 quart water
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cups diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup diced celery or cucumber, or a combination
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (more to taste)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the wheat berries and their soaking water in a large saucepan. Add salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour or until the grains are tender and beginning to splay. Turn off the heat, and allow the wheat berries to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes. Drain.
  • While the wheat berries are cooking, dice the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and add the sherry and balsamic vinegars. Toss together, and let sit for one hour.
  • After you drain the wheat berries, toss with the tomatoes and juices. Allow to marinate together for one hour. Add the remaining ingredients, and toss together. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 345 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

SUMMER STRAWBERRY SALAD



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I was asked to take a salad to a backyard get-together and didn't want to just take the same old thing, so I came up with this recipe, which combines features of several different salads I've had in the past. Look for my recipes for balsamic vinaigrette and creamy orange soy dressings on this site. Both are excellent with this salad.

Provided by Janna

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups walnut pieces
1 pint strawberries, quartered
1 (10 ounce) bag iceberg salad
1 (5 ounce) bag baby spinach
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in preheated oven until walnuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss toasted walnuts, strawberries, iceberg salad, baby spinach, feta cheese, red onion, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 352.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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This hearty salad is bursting with harvest flavors and healthful omega-3s. The chewy wheat berries, sweet-tart dried cherries and crunchy walnuts make a winning combination.-Nancy Lange, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups wheat berries
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Mixed salad greens, optional

Steps:

  • Place wheat berries in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 1 hour or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Cool completely., Add celery, cherries, walnuts, parsley and green onion to wheat berries. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended; add to salad and toss to coat. If desired, serve over greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

INA GARTEN'S WHEATBERRY SALAD



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Make and share this Ina Garten's Wheatberry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DebS 2

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup wheatberries, hard winter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup red onion, finely diced
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
1/2 red bell pepper, small diced
1 carrot, small diced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the Wheatberries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft.
  • Drain.
  • Saute the red onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar.
  • In a large bowl, combine the warm Wheatberries, sauteed onions, scallions, red bell pepper, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries to absorb the sauce.
  • Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 300.2, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.6

STRAWBERRY SUMMER SALAD



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I stopped at a deli and ordered a meal that came with this salad. The salad was so different that I didn't even want to try it. I did try it and loved it! I created my own version at home. Everyone loves it! You can use spinach leaves entirely if you prefer, or mix in any kind of greens you like.

Provided by The Dahl House

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 bunch fresh spinach, washed, stems removed
½ cup diced red onion
1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • Make a dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in the poppy seeds; set aside.
  • Toss together the lettuce, spinach, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Add the strawberries and lightly toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 197.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right variety of wheat berries: For this salad, it's best to use hard red wheat berries, which have a slightly nutty flavor and firm texture.
  • Rinse the wheat berries thoroughly before cooking: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the wheat berries according to the package directions: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of wheat berries you are using.
  • Let the wheat berries cool completely before adding them to the salad: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too warm.
  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will give your salad the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are many different dressings that can be used with wheatberry salad, so feel free to try out different ones until you find one that you like.

Conclusion:

Wheatberry salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover wheat berries. With its hearty texture and nutty flavor, wheatberry salad is a perfect dish for any occasion.

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