Wheatberry Salad

I've been making this for a couple of years and every where I take it people love it! It's so fresh, healthy and yummy. You're probably wondering, what's a wheatberry and where do I get them? Wheatberries are the entire wheat kernel except the hull. They also are a great source of fiber. I usually pick mine up at Fresh Market or Whole Foods. This is great with some grilled chicken on the side or roasted chicken mixed in with the salad. 

Wheatberry Salad

from Ina Garten

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup hard winter wheatberries

1 cup finely diced red onion

6 TBS olive oil

2 TBS balsamic vinegar

3 green onions, white and green parts minced

1/2 red bell pepper, small diced

5-8 baby carrots, thinly sliced1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp Kosher salt

Directions

Put wheatberries in a saucepan with 3 cups boiling water. Cook uncovered on low for 45 minutes or until soft. Drain.

Saute the red onions over medium heat with 2 TBS of olive oil until translucent. Turn off the heat, add remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve at room temperature. 

Enjoy!