Wheatberry Salad Recipe

Name: Wheatberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups hard red winter wheatberries (about 13 ounces); 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup diced red onion (1 small onion); 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup sliced scallions, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices (about 6 scallions); 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup); 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup); 1 cup diced carrots (2 carrots); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups hard red winter wheatberries (about 13 ounces)
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced red onion (1 small onion)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup sliced scallions, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices (about 6 scallions)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 cup diced carrots (2 carrots)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Add the wheatberries; cook until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
3
Drain; set aside.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over low heat.
5
Cook the onion until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove the pan from heat; add remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
7
In a large bowl, combine the wheatberries, onion mixture, scallions, peppers, carrots, salt, and pepper.
8
Allow to sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature so the wheatberries absorb the flavors.
9
Serve at room temperature.

130

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Carbs

Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups hard red winter wheatberries (about 13 ounces), 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup diced red onion (1 small onion), 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Wheatberry 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.

Wheatberry Salad

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