BEAN, GRAIN AND CANADIAN FETA SALAD WITH CORIANDER CHILI DRESSING

BEAN, GRAIN AND CANADIAN FETA SALAD WITH CORIANDER CHILI DRESSING image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (125 mL) soft wheat berries
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup (250 mL) halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 each sweet red and yellow pepper, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 avocado (optional), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled Canadian Feta cheese
3 cups (750 mL) torn romaine lettuce
1 cup (250 mL) shredded kale
Coriander Chili Dressing:
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsp (25 mL) each extra-virgin olive oil and canola oil
2 tbsp (25 mL) cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) minced shallot
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) minced hot pepper
Pinch each salt and pepper

Steps:

Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add wheat berries; cover and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain and transfer to large bowl; let cool for 15 minutes. Add black beans, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onions, avocado (if using) and Feta cheese. Coriander Chili Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together coriander, olive oil, canola oil, vinegar, shallot, garlic, hot pepper, salt and pepper; pour over salad, tossing to coat. Divide lettuce and kale among plates; top with wheat berry mixture.