Provencal Wheat Berry Salad With Shrimp

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   In a large saucepan, combine wheat berries, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover berries by 2 inches; bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to a slow simmer, partially cover, and cook until wheat is tender and chewy, 50 to 90 hours.

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   Drain wheat well and spread out on a baking sheet to cool and dry.

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   Bring another large saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook the green beans until tender, 4 to 8 minutes (if using frozen product, they do not need to be cooked); drain on a clean dish towel.

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   Once cooled, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces.

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   Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together all the ingredients OR place them all in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine.

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   In a large bowl, combine wheat berries, green beans, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, 3/4 of the almonds, chopped herbs, pepper and 1/3 cup of the vinaigrette; toss well.

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   Season the shrimp with salt; heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.

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   Cook on one side 1 to 2 minutes; flip shrimp and cook a minute on the other side until shrimps curl and are opaque.

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   Toss shrimp into salad and sprinkle with remaining almonds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.