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Wheat Berry Salad with Herbs and Lemon

A nutritious and refreshing salad perfect for beginner cooks, featuring tender wheat berries, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Wheat Berries:

  • 1 cup Alpowa Soft White Wheat Berries Early Bird Farm & Mill
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds or walnuts

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the wheat berries under cold water.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add wheat berries, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until tender but chewy.
  • Drain and let cool to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked wheat berries, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and feta (if using).
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Top with toasted almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors before serving.

Notes

For added protein, mix in grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword Beginner-friendly, Easy salad, Wheat berries
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