Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Mediterranean Wheat Berry Salad

We still had wheat berries in the fridge, so we made another salad for Sunday lunch. I'm pretty sure my husband has the shortest memory of anyone I've ever known, but he said, "This is the BEST thing I have ever eaten. Ever."

This is a rich and savory dish that is very filling. And it took about 5-10 minutes total.

Mediterranean Wheat Berry Salad

3 cups cooked wheat berries
6 Tbsp Olive oil
2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 carrot
1/2 an onion
3 green onions
1 red or yellow bell pepper
1 cup chickpeas
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2-4 Tbsp Crumbled Feta cheese

Dice the vegetables.
Saute in 2 Tbsp olive oil until onion is translucent. Salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and add remaining 4 Tbsp of olive oil and 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar.
Combine the vegetable mixture with wheat berries and let sit for 30 minutes, to absorb flavors.

Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, to taste. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.

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