Summer Wheatberry Salad

Ingredients: For the Salad: 1 cup soft wheatberries 6 cups water or veggie broth 1/2 tsp salt 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup diced roasted red bell pepper 2 Tbs capers, drained and chopped 3 Tbs sliced scallion, white and green part 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted 2 Tbs fresh chopped basil or cilantro For the Dressing: 1/2 to 1 tsp finely minced garlic 2 Tbs fresh lime juice 1 Tbs white wine vinegar 1/4 cup fruity olive oil kosher salt and black pepper to taste Directions: In a heavy saucepan with a lid, combine the wheatberries, water or broth, salt and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then simmer partially covered until the wheatberries are pleasantly chewy, which may take anywhere form 50 to 90 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, discard the bay leaf, and let the Read More . . .

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I’ve finally added the Summer Wheatberry Salad to my website. It’s the perfect light summer salad. Make it as a side to complement grilled chicken or fish or even burgers. It’s a great potluck dish too because there’s no mayo or dairy ingredients. If you’re not familiar with the wheatberry, it is the whole wheat grain before it’s been milled into flour, wheat germ or bulgur. Once cooked, the finished product looks like a cross between barley & rice. Enjoy! Read More . . .