CRACKED WHEAT SALAD WITH VEGETABLES

CRACKED WHEAT SALAD WITH VEGETABLES image

Yield Serves 6.

Number Of Ingredients 24

SALAD
1 1/2 cups medium cracked wheat
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely diced english cucumber
3/4 cup finely diced radishes
3/4 cup peeled and finely diced carrots
1 large ear of corn, kernels cut off
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp finely chopped chives
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp finely chopped basil
DRESSING
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp finely chopped chives
1 tbsp finely chopped basil
2 tsp dijon mustard
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Pour boiling water over the cracked what in a large mixing bowl and let the wheat absorb the water for 1 hour. 2. Drain wheat in a sieve and make sure you allow excess moisture to drain. Place in mixing bowl. 3. Add red onion, cucumber, radishes, carrots and corn. Mix carefully with a fork to keep the wheat fluffy. Add chives, parsley, cilantro, basil. 4. Make dressing: in a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk all ingredients together. 5. Pour dressing over what mixture and toss. Season to taste. Place in serving bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs.