Best Blue Dog Bakerys Wheat Berry Salad Recipes

BLUE DOG BAKERY'S WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cover berries with water. Cook al dente. Drain.
• Cook limas al dente. Drain.
• Combine walnut oil, canola oil and vinegar. Add to warm berries and limas. Toss.
• Soften dried fruit by soaking in water, if needed. When bean mixture has cooled, add dried fruit, walnuts, celery and scallions. Toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SUMMER WHEATBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan with a well-fitted lid, put the the wheatberries, water, salt and bayleaf.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer, partially covered until the wheateberries are pleasantly chewy, which may take an hour to an hour and a half.
• Remove the pan from the heat, discard the bayleaf, let the berries cool in the liquid.
• When cool, drain and put the wheatberries in a large bowl.
• Add the remaining salad ingredients.
• Make the vinaigrette by whisking all the ingredients together.
• Toss with the salad.
• Let sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
• To serve, arrange a handful of greens on each plate and top with a generous portion of the salad.

BERRY BLUE SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens, blueberries, blue cheese and red onion in a serving bowl.
• In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon thyme leaves, shallot if desired, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss salad with the dressing and garnish with roasted, sliced almonds.

FETA, WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Pick over the wheat berries and remove any foreign bits. Rinse and add the wheat berries to boiling salted water. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour or until tender. Drain and cool.
• Stir together the wheat berries, feta, onion, cucumber, roasted pepper, pepperocini, herbs, olives and garlic.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar.
• Mix everything together and garnish with fresh herbs.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook wheat berries in a 4-quart pot of boiling water (not salted), uncovered, until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain in a large sieve and rinse under cold water to cool, then drain well.
• Whisk together vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Add wheat berries, onion, and dill and stir to coat well.

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.

BLACK BEAN, EDAMAME AND WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water and wheat berries in saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 55 minutes or until tender.
• Place in strainer and run cool water over.
• Combine with rest of ingredients and refrigerate.

APPLE, POMEGRANATE AND WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water.
• Place in a large heavy saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
• Whisk together the orange juice, oil, honey, grated orange rind, salt and pepper.
• Toss together wheat berries, chopped apple, pomegranate seeds, mint and dressing.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

SPROUTED WHEAT BERRY BREAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle the yeast over 1 cup lukewarm water in a large mixing bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast. Add the remaining water, salt, honey and oil. Mix well.
• Stir in white flour and beat dough by hand or with a dough hook in an electric mixer until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
• Stir in the wheat berry sprouts and just enough whole wheat flour to make a soft, sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead, with more flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease to of dough; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
• Grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead briefly.
• Divide in 2, shape into loaves and place in pans. Cover and let rise again in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Bake loaves 25 minutes. Lower oven heat to 300*F. and bake 35 more minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when turned out and tapped. Cool on wire rack. Enjoy!

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH WALNUTS, DATES, AND CELERY

Steps:

• Place soaked wheat berries in a large pot, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• Combine vinegar and orange juice and zest in a small bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified.
• Combine wheat berries, celery, walnuts, and dates. Stir in vinaigrette and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper.