Best Roasted Root Vegetable And Wheat Berry Salad Recipes

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE AND WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). 1. Bring about 2 quarts (2l) of well-salted water to a boil, then add the wheat berries and bay leaf. Cook until tender, but still chewy. Depending on the variety, they'll take between 40-60 minutes to cook. 2. While the wheat berries are cooking, toss the diced vegetables on a baking sheet with the onion and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and thyme, seasoning with salt and pepper. 3. Roast the vegetables in the bottom third of the oven, stirring once midway during baking, for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside. 4. Once the wheat berries are cooked, drain them well, plucking out the bay leaf. Transfer the wheat berries to a bowl and mix in 1/3 cup (80 ml) of olive oil and the dried fruits, stirring well. Taste, seasoning with more salt if necessary 5. Stir in the root vegetables (I don't mind the thyme branches in there, but you can remove them if you want) and do a final check for seasoning and add more salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and additional olive oil, if desired. You might want a splash of acid, like some vinegar in there, or check some of the additions below. Serve warm or at room temperature. Storage: Can be made up to three days in advance, and refrigerated. Let come to room temperature before serving. Here are some possible additions to add to the finished salad: •Toasted and coarsely chopped pecans, hazelnuts, or walnuts •Diced dried apricots in place of the cranberries or cherries •Cubes of feta or bleu cheese strewn over the top •A big squeeze of fresh lemon or tangerine juice, or some zest •Sautéed mushrooms tossed in with the root vegetables •Wilted greens, cooked with garlic, coarsely chopped •A generous handful of spicy arugula or flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

WHEATBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place the wheatberries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain.
• Saute the red onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar.
• In a large bowl, combine the warm wheatberries, sauteed onions, scallions, red bell pepper, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries to absorb the sauce. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Peel vegetables (optional) and cut them into 1- to 2-inch chunks, put them in a baking pan and toss with the oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
• Put the vegetables in the oven and roast without stirring for 20 minutes, then check. If they look dry and are sticking to the pan, drizzle with more oil. Continue roasting, stirring or turning the vegetables once, for another 20 minutes or so. Stir in the herbs, then return the pan to the oven for another 20 to 40 minutes, until crisp. Remove from the oven. Garnish with rosemary or thyme.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray second 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, toss beets with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange beets in single layer in foil-lined pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
• In same bowl, toss sweet potatoes and parsnips with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange potatoes and parsnips in single layer in second pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Roast 40 to 45 minutes or just until vegetables are tender. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• In small bowl, mix dressing, parsley, horseradish and mustard with whisk. In large bowl, gently toss roasted vegetables with desired amount of dressing. Serve at room temperature or chilled over arugula with any remaining dressing.