Wheat Berry and Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Wheat Berry and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup farro or wheat berries, rinsed, soaked for several hours or overnight in 1 quart water; Salt; freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 to 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 cup diced celery or cucumber, or a combination; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (more to taste); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup); 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup farro or wheat berries, rinsed, soaked for several hours or overnight in 1 quart water
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cups diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup diced celery or cucumber, or a combination
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (more to taste)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Place the wheat berries and their soaking water in a large saucepan.
2
Add salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour or until the grains are tender and beginning to splay.
4
Turn off the heat, and allow the wheat berries to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes.
5
Drain.
6
While the wheat berries are cooking, dice the tomatoes and place in a bowl.
7
Sprinkle with salt, and add the sherry and balsamic vinegars.
8
Toss together, and let sit for one hour.
9
After you drain the wheat berries, toss with the tomatoes and juices.
10
Allow to marinate together for one hour.
11
Add the remaining ingredients, and toss together.
12
Refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve at once.

161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 farro or wheat berries, rinsed, soaked for several hours or overnight in 1 quart water, Salt, freshly ground pepper, 1 1/2 to 2 cups diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry and Tomato Salad 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 Tomato Salad

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