Best 8 Wheat Berry And Tomato Salad Recipes

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Wheat berry and tomato salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is made with whole wheat berries, tomatoes, and a variety of other vegetables and herbs, and is dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. This salad is packed with nutrients, including fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of antioxidants. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it is also perfect for potlucks or picnics. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, wheat berry and tomato salad is a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS



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This salad has a whole lot going on in terms of color, texture, taste, and nutrition.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cooked wheat berries (cooked accordingly to package directions)
3 cups quartered cherry or grape tomatoes
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup roughly chopped olives (black or green or a combination)
½ cup chopped scallions
½ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (preferably coarse)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place the wheat berries in a large mixing bowl, and add the tomatoes, onion, olives, scallions, parsley and mint. Toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, or a container place the olive oil, thyme, lemon juice, rice vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper. Stir or shake to combine well, then pour the dressing over the grain salad. Toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 149 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

TOMATO GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH WHEAT BERRIES



Tomato Green Bean Salad with Wheat Berries image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups (175 grams) wheat berries
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 limes (363 grams)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound baby heirloom medley tomatoes (453 grams), cut in half
10 ounces cherry tomatoes (290 grams), cut in half
3 roma tomatoes (360 grams), chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 clove garlic, grated
1 large jalapeno (46 grams), thinly sliced
1 small red onion (96 grams), thinly sliced
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large
1/2 cup whole fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place the wheat berries and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Add 5 cups of water and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook, undisturbed, for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and continue to cook until the water has evaporated and the wheat berries are softened with just a little bite to them, about 30 minutes more. Stir in the butter and a good amount of black pepper and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Add the beans to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender and bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the hot water and immediately submerge them in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine the honey, sherry vinegar, zest of 1 lime, juice of all the limes, 1 teaspoon salt and a good amount of black pepper in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Add the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, onion, green beans, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss until well combined. Set aside for at least 30 minutes, or until the wheat berries are done cooking. Fold the basil and mint into the bowl.
  • Spoon the wheat berries into the bottom of a serving bowl or platter, then use a slotted spoon to spoon the tomato mixture over the top. Sprinkle with a little more salt and serve with the juices left in the bowl, if desired.

ITALIAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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If you aren't familiar with wheat berry, it's a healthy whole-grain that pairs great with most salad ingredients. This recipe is Italian-inspired, topped with tomatoes, basil and fresh feta!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked wheat berries
2 large tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (1 oz)
Fresh basil sprigs, if desired
2 tablespoons low-sodium vegetable juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and wheat berries to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 60 to 70 minutes or until wheat berries are tender but still chewy. Drain.
  • In small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients with whisk until blended. In medium bowl, toss wheat berries, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and chopped basil. Pour dressing over mixture and mix well. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 3 hours to blend flavors.
  • Divide salad evenly among 4 plates or bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

WHEAT-BERRY SALAD



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This vegetarian dish is refrigerated overnight so the flavors can develop.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups wheat berries or pearl barley
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cover wheat berries with cold water by 2 inches in a large saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil. Uncover; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain; transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Drizzle over wheat berries; toss.
  • Add fennel, cucumbers, celery, scallions, and parsley; toss. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours. Bring to room temperature.

FETA, WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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Another favorite wheat salad. Reminds me of a Greek salad. Everyone loves this. Have been asked MANY times for the recipe. Adapted from a recipe in "The Best of Gourmet 1994". Sometimes I'll add more dressing if it absorbs it all. Might be yummy with some marinated artichokes too. I like to use the basil and sun-dried tomato variety of Feta.

Provided by charlie 5

Categories     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wheat berries
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1/4 cup bottled roasted red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup pepperoncini pepper, chopped
1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, mint, thyme & basil)
1 -2 tablespoon kalamata olive, pitted, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Pick over the wheat berries and remove any foreign bits. Rinse and add the wheat berries to boiling salted water. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour or until tender. Drain and cool.
  • Stir together the wheat berries, feta, onion, cucumber, roasted pepper, pepperocini, herbs, olives and garlic.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar.
  • Mix everything together and garnish with fresh herbs.

WHEAT BERRY AND BARLEY SALAD WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA



Wheat Berry and Barley Salad with Smoked Mozzarella image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 as a main course or 8 to 10 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wheat berries
1 cup pearl barley
1 small red onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
6 scallions, chopped fine
1 1/2 cups cooked corn (cut from about 2 large ears)
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, diced fine
1 pint vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
Parsley Salad as an accompaniment if desired

Steps:

  • Into a kettle of salted boiling water stir wheat berries and cook at a slow boil 30 minutes. Stir in barley and cook grains at a slow boil
  • 40 minutes
  • While grains are cooking, in a large bowl stir together onion, garlic paste, vinegar, and oil.
  • Drain grains well and add to onion mixture. Toss mixture well and cool. Add scallions, corn, mozzarella, tomatoes, chives, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving. Serve salad with parsley salad.

Tips:

  • Choose the right wheat berries. Hard red wheat berries are the most common type used in salads, but you can also use soft white wheat berries or durum wheat berries. Hard red wheat berries have a slightly nutty flavor and a chewy texture, while soft white wheat berries are milder in flavor and have a softer texture. Durum wheat berries have a high protein content and a slightly harder texture.
  • Soak the wheat berries overnight. This will help to soften them and make them more digestible. You can also quick-soak the wheat berries by boiling them for 1 minute, then letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • 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.
  • Use fresh, seasonal tomatoes. This will give your salad the best flavor.
  • Add other vegetables to your salad, such as cucumber, bell pepper, or zucchini.
  • Use a light vinaigrette dressing. This will help to keep the salad light and refreshing.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

Wheat berry and tomato salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it is a good source of fiber. Wheat berry and tomato salad is also a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give wheat berry and tomato salad a try.

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