Wheat Berry and Barley Salad with Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Wheat Berry and Barley Salad with Smoked Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries; 1 cup pearl barley; 1 small red onion, chopped fine; 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin); 6 scallions, chopped fine; 1 1/2 cups cooked corn (cut from about 2 large ears); 1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, diced fine; 1 pint vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives; Parsley Salad as an accompaniment if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup wheat berries
1 cup pearl barley
1 small red onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
6 scallions, chopped fine
1 1/2 cups cooked corn (cut from about 2 large ears)
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, diced fine
1 pint vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
Parsley Salad as an accompaniment if desired

1
Into a kettle of salted boiling water stir wheat berries and cook at a slow boil 30 minutes.
2
Stir in barley and cook grains at a slow boil
3
40 minutes
4
While grains are cooking, in a large bowl stir together onion, garlic paste, vinegar, and oil.
5
Drain grains well and add to onion mixture.
6
Toss mixture well and cool.
7
Add scallions, corn, mozzarella, tomatoes, chives, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
8
Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
9
Bring salad to room temperature before serving.
10
Serve salad with parsley salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup wheat berries, 1 cup pearl barley, 1 small red onion, chopped fine, 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry and Barley Salad with Smoked Mozzarella falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Wheat Berry and Barley Salad with Smoked Mozzarella

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