Best Cracked Wheat Salad With Grilled Red Onion Recipes

SEA SCALLOPS WITH CRACKED WHEAT SALAD, ROASTED RED PEPPER TAHINI VINAIGRETTE AND GRILLED LEMONS

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat using the direct heat method.
• Thread 2 skewers through 3 scallops sideways so the scallops lie flat. Make 4 sets. Brush the scallops with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallops on both sides until slightly charred and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Serve with Cracked Wheat Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Vinaigrette and grilled lemons.
• Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil, add the cracked wheat, cover and cook until the wheat is tender and the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• Transfer the cracked wheat to a bowl. Add the dill, parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Steep the saffron in hot water for 5 minutes to bloom. Transfer the saffron to a blender and add the tahini, vinegar, 1 tablespoon harissa, honey, garlic, red peppers, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste, and add more harissa if desired.
• With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oils and blend until emulsified. The vinaigrette can be made up to 4 hours in advance, covered and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

ORANGE-SCENTED CRACKED WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water and bulgur (cracked wheat) in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed and the wheat is tender.
• This can take as long as 40 minutes, but may be much less depending on the grind of bulgur.
• Refrigerate the wheat until cool.
• Add currants, pecans, orange zest, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Stir to mix thoroughly.
• Serve cool or room temperature.