WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH RED AND GREEN ONIONS

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Categories     Salad     Onion     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Spring     Summer     Vegan     Whole Wheat     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup wheat berries*
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 green onions, minced
1 carrot, peeled, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add wheat berries, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add red onion; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 4 tablespoons oil, then vinegar; whisk to blend.
  • Toss wheat berries, green onions, carrot and bell pepper in large bowl. Pour dressing over; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • *Available at natural foods stores.

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