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.

Tommy Moyle
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.


Gohar Farid
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I'm always looking for new ways to use wheatberries. This salad is a great option.


Anna Baffoe
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and it will be just as good the next day.


rafi amin
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this salad. It's so inviting!


Kbisk Ceesay
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Itx_ Bublo
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I didn't like this salad at all. The wheatberries were too chewy and the dressing was too tangy.


Jessica Carmon
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I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Axel Diaz
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I'm not a big fan of wheatberries, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was flavorful and the other ingredients helped to balance out the wheatberries.


Shoaib Akther
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This salad is healthy and delicious. I love the combination of wheatberries, vegetables, and herbs.


Zach Cow
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Saud Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover wheatberries. I had some cooked wheatberries in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect.


Teresa Wilson
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Mubarak hussen Hussen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! It was a bit time-consuming to cook the wheatberries, but it was worth it. The salad was very filling and satisfying.


Ghaith Alsulaimani
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This wheatberry salad was a delightful surprise! I had never tried wheatberries before, but they were so nutty and chewy. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad was perfect. I will definitely be making it again.


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