SPRING WHEAT BERRY SALAD

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This fresh spring salad is loaded with healthy fava beans (a good source of dietary fiber and protein), baby turnips (for vitamin C), and pea shoots (for vitamins A, C, and folic acid). Top with Grilled Arctic Char, if desired.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups wheat berries
2 cups fresh peas, shelled
1 cup fava beans, shelled
8 baby turnips, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups pea shoots
2 cups assorted micro greens or salad greens
3/4 cup fresh chervil
3/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place wheat berries in a large bowl; add 7 to 8 cups water. Let wheat berries soak overnight; drain.
  • In a large pot, bring 7 cups water to a boil over high heat. Add soaked wheat berries and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until wheat berries are plump, about 55 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add peas to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Remove from water bath and set aside.
  • Add fava beans to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to ice-water bath to cool; drain. Peel fava beans and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together wheat berries, peas, fava beans, turnips, pea shoots, greens, chervil, mint, and lemon zest. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Rita Ghimire
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This salad sounds amazing. I can't wait to try it.


Usman Shuaibu Muhammad
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I'm going to try this salad this weekend. It looks delicious!


Ivey Clark
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Rbg Bankky
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Judy Fugate
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Momoai _1
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This salad is delicious! The wheat berries are a nice change of pace from rice or quinoa.


Abdulhafiz Kedir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spring vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


India Moore
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I'm not a huge fan of wheat berries, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing is really flavorful and the berries have a nice chewy texture.


Umar kk Kkhhann
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Mlungu Da Lurh
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or fish.


Shuvro Mandol
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and everyone will love it.


nyeanah Pride
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I'm not usually a fan of wheat berries, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the berries.


Bukundika Vira
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains. It's also packed with protein and fiber, making it a filling and satisfying meal.


Annah Sarah
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Obichukwu Daniel
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This spring wheat berry salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was a great way to use up some fresh spring produce.