Wheat Berry Barley Salad Recipes

WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the walnuts in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place wheat berries in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 1 hour or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Cool completely., Add celery, cherries, walnuts, parsley and green onion to wheat berries. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended; add to salad and toss to coat. If desired, serve over greens.

WHEAT BERRY AND BARLEY SALAD WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

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

WHEATBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place the wheatberries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain.
• Saute the red onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar.
• In a large bowl, combine the warm wheatberries, sauteed onions, scallions, red bell pepper, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries to absorb the sauce. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.

WHEAT BERRY & BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add wheat berries. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Add barley and continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until grains are tender, but still firm. Meanwhile, combine red onion, garlic, vinegar and oil in a large bowl. Drain grains and add to onion mixture. Toss well and cool. Add green onions, corn, mozzarella, tomatoes and salt and pepper. Toss well. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Soak wheat berries in a bowl of water for at least 5 hours or overnight. Drain and place in a slow cooker with enough water to cover by one inch. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours, until tender. Add more water if needed. When tender, drain, and rinse under cold water to chill.
• In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, pineapple and lemon juice. Stir in the dry pudding mix until smooth. Stir in the wheat berries until evenly coated. Fold in whipped topping just before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers.

WHEATBERRY SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the wheatberries and their soaking water in a large pot. Add salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour or until the grains are tender and beginning to splay. Turn off the heat, and allow the wheatberries to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes. Drain and chill.
• Prepare the vinaigrette. Place all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, then slowly add in oil to emulsify.
• Sauté the onion, carrot and celery with the olive oil in a sauté pan. When vegetables are soft, remove from the heat and mix with cooked wheatberries. Add dried cranberries and toss with dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in serving dish and crumble goat cheese on top.