Wheat Berry Salad With Zing Recipe

Name: Wheat Berry Salad With Zing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups water; ½ cup wheat berries; 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 avocado, peeled and chopped; 1 mango, peeled and chopped; 1 orange, peeled and chopped; 2 green onions, sliced thin; 1 carrot, 1 inch juliened strips; 1 yellow pepper, sliced thin; ¼ cup mango chutney; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 head napa cabbage, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon black sesame seed

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups water
½ cup wheat berries
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 orange, peeled and chopped
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 carrot, 1 inch juliened strips
1 yellow pepper, sliced thin
¼ cup mango chutney
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 head napa cabbage, sliced thin
1 tablespoon black sesame seed

1
In a medium saucepan combine water and wheat berries.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer.
3
Cover and cook 50 minutes or until tender (like barley).
4
Drain any remaining liquid.
5
Stir in black beans, mango, orange, onion, carrot, pepper, chutney, vinegar, sesame oil and ginger.
6
Toss well, salt to taste.
7
Add avocado.
8
Make a nest of cabbage on 4 plates.
9
Fill with wheat berry mixture.
10
Sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
11
Serve at room temp or chilled.

165

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups water, ½ cup wheat berries, 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 avocado, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry Salad With Zing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wheat Berry Salad With Zing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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