Best 7 Wheat Berry Or Farro And Lima Bean Salad Recipes

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If you are looking for a hearty and flavorful salad that is sure to impress, then you need to try this wheat berry or farro and lima bean salad. This salad is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, thanks to the combination of wheat berries or farro, lima beans, and a variety of fresh vegetables. It is also very easy to make, and it can be enjoyed warm or cold. So, whether you are looking for a healthy and satisfying lunch or a delicious side dish to serve at your next gathering, this wheat berry or farro and lima bean salad is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHEAT BERRY (OR FARRO) AND LIMA BEAN SALAD



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I love wheat berries in salads and have been posting some recipes. I believe this one came from "Country Home Magazine" but I'm not sure as the name is no longer connected to it. This one I have not made, but will surely give it a try. It says whole spelt (farro) can be used in place of the wheat berries. Salad can be made up to three days ahead but toss with the mint and basil just before serving for the freshest herb flavor.

Provided by Garlic Chick

Categories     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 , 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups wheat berries or whole spelt (farro)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (herb or garlic flavored)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 seeded and chopped cucumber (large)
1 cup frozen lima beans (thawed)
1 seeded and chopped tomato (large)
1 seeded and chopped red bell pepper (med)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring water and first 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Add the wheat berries or spelt; return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered 45 to 60 minutes or until tender and drain.
  • Rinse with cold running water and drain again.
  • Or - in a large saucepan soak spelt in water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours. Do not drain, bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Transfer wheat berries or spelt to a large bowl.
  • Add lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper - toss to combine and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the cucumber, lima beans, tomato, sweet pepper, olive oil, mint and basil.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 462.2, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 6.9

WHEATBERRY & FARRO SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup hard winter wheatberries
1/2 cup farro
1 cup finely diced red onion
Good olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
1/2 red bell pepper, small-diced
1 carrot, small-diced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place 3 cups of salted water in each of two large saucepans and bring them to a boil. Add the wheatberries to one saucepan, and the farro to the other and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain and place them together in a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, 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 1/4 cup of olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the onions to the wheatberries and farro together with the scallions, red bell pepper, carrot and parsley and mix well.
  • Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries and farro to absorb the sauce. Season to taste and serve at room temperature.

WHEAT BERRY AND FARRO SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup wheat berries
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup farro
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Handful basil leaves, roughly torn
4 ounces aged goat cheese

Steps:

  • Put the wheat berries in a medium saucepan, add 6 cups of water and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender and chewy, about 1 hour, adding more water as needed. Drain any water that is left. Transfer the wheat berries to a large bowl.
  • Put the farro in another medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by an inch and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, 25 to 40 minutes, adding more water if needed. Drain any water that is left. Transfer to the bowl with the wheat berries. (The grains can be made up to a day in advance and refrigerated.)
  • While the grains cook, make the mustard vinaigrette. Whisk the vinegar, mustard, pomegranate molasses, salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisking constantly, dribble in the 1/4 cup oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Taste and season as necessary.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and when it is almost smoking, add the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing once or twice, just until the tomatoes have a few dark spots, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, cool and halve.
  • Add the tomatoes, scallions and basil to the grains. Pour the vinaigrette around the sides of the bowl; toss and fold the salad together. Transfer to a platter and grate the goat cheese over top.

BLUE DOG BAKERY'S WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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This recipe is deceptively delicious! The first time I saw it I thought this was far too healthy to taste good! Boy was I wrong! This is a very filling alternative to pasta or potato salads. The wheat berries can be hard to find. I have to go to a small health food store to find them. Cooking time is primarily the time it takes to cook the wheat berries, also walnut oil is VERY expensive, I just use olive oil

Provided by sabradiamond

Categories     Grains

Time 17m

Yield 5 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups wheat berries, hard winter
2 cups frozen lima beans
1/4 cup walnut oil
3/4 cup canola oil
1/8-1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 cup dried cranberries (or currants)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups celery, diced
1 cup scallion, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan cover berries with water. Cook al dente. Drain.
  • Cook limas al dente. Drain.
  • Combine walnut oil, canola oil and vinegar. Add to warm berries and limas. Toss.
  • Soften dried fruit by soaking in water, if needed. When bean mixture has cooled, add dried fruit, walnuts, celery and scallions. Toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2

FETA WHEAT-BERRY SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Herb     Olive     Onion     Side     Feta     Cucumber     Bell Pepper     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wheat, spelt, or rye berries (available at natural foods stores)
1/2 cup diced Feta (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup julienne strips of seedless cucumber
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup julienne strips of drained bottled roasted red pepper
1/4 cup mixed minced fresh herbs such as parsley, mint, and dill plus herb sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped pitted brine-cured black olives
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced dried hot red pepper flakes to taste

Steps:

  • In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the wheat berries for 1 hour, or until they are tender, and drain them. In a large bowl stir together the wheat berries, the Feta, the onion, the cucumber, the oil, the roasted pepper, the minced herbs, the lemon juice, the vinegar, the olives, the cumin, the garlic, the red pepper flakes, and salt to taste and garnish the salad with the herb sprigs.

FARRO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND ROMANO BEANS



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If you are unfamiliar with farro, here's a primer: Farro is a whole wheat berry with a complex, nutty taste and a hearty texture. In cooking you can use it interchangeably with spelt or wheat berries, though farro is sometimes softer than spelt or wheat berries when cooked. Cook the grains in at least 3 times their volume of salted water or stock for 50 minutes, or until some of the grains begin to splay. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 15 to 30 minutes, then drain. A cup of uncooked farro will yield three cups cooked.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked farro
3/4 pound tomatoes, diced, or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound romano beans, trimmed and cut in 2-inch lengths
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley, or a combination
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbed (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the farro and tomatoes.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss with the farro and tomatoes and set aside.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add a generous amount of salt and add the green beans. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to the ice water, then drain. Dry on paper towels.
  • Shortly before serving, add the beans to the farro mixture, along with the chopped herbs. Toss together, taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle the goat cheese over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 188, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

Tips:

  • Cook the wheat berries and lima beans separately: This will ensure that both ingredients are cooked evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the salad.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light vinaigrette is all you need to enhance the flavors of the ingredients.
  • Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Wheat berry and lima bean salad is a healthy and delicious side dish or main course. It's packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients. The salad is also versatile and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this salad a try.

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