CURRY WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Curry Wheat Berry Salad image

Provided by Garlic Chick

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 side servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 1/2 cups wheat berries
8 cups water
1/4 cup chopped almonds, or
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon mild curry paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

Cover the wheat berries with water and soak overnight.
The next day place the wheat berries with 8 cups water in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender, uncovered.
Drain and refrigerate until completely cooled.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and fry the onion 2 minutes until soft.
Add the curry paste and cook 3 more minutes
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Combine the wheat berries, curry onion mixture, nuts, red pepper, mozzarella and parsley in a bowl.
Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, salt and the white wine vinegar.
Add to the wheat berry salad and mix together.
Serve.