SPRING WHEAT BERRY SALAD
This fresh spring salad is loaded with healthy fava beans (a good source of dietary fiber and protein), baby turnips (for vitamin C), and pea shoots (for vitamins A, C, and folic acid). Top with Grilled Arctic Char, if desired.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place wheat berries in a large bowl; add 7 to 8 cups water. Let wheat berries soak overnight; drain.
- In a large pot, bring 7 cups water to a boil over high heat. Add soaked wheat berries and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until wheat berries are plump, about 55 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add peas to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Remove from water bath and set aside.
- Add fava beans to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to ice-water bath to cool; drain. Peel fava beans and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together wheat berries, peas, fava beans, turnips, pea shoots, greens, chervil, mint, and lemon zest. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
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Bithi Akther
akther-bithi@hotmail.comThis salad is a good option for a healthy and easy meal.
therealDav1d YT
tyt@gmail.comI would recommend this salad to others, but I would tell them to be prepared to make some changes.
TVMER
tvmer9@gmail.comThis salad is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking.
Greg Sauceman
greg-s@yahoo.comI would make this salad again, but I would make some changes.
Md Asif Babu
md19@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
RJ MIRAZ
miraz89@hotmail.comThis salad is a bit too expensive to make. I would use less expensive ingredients next time.
Sajda Ehab
e12@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit bland. I would add some more herbs and spices to the dressing.
Nokthula Ndwalane
n_n@yahoo.comThe dressing is a bit too oily for my taste. I would use less olive oil next time.
Malik Qadeer
mq@gmail.comI found the wheat berries to be a bit too chewy. I would cook them for a little less time next time.
Madeleine Van niekerk
n.m@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of honey in the dressing.
Rajaaqeel Rajaaqeel
r40@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of wheat berries, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing.
shree krishna Moktan
moktan-s@yahoo.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, and it will still be delicious.
Alif BD
bd@yahoo.comI love the versatility of this salad. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Agnes Goldz
a@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's sure to impress your friends and family.
Ntswaki Patients
ntswakipatients57@aol.comI love the nutty flavor of the wheat berries. They're a great addition to this salad.
Info Sada
info_s29@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Md Shepon Ahamed
s@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Uddin NOOr
unoor35@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I had some leftover roasted broccoli and carrots, and they were perfect in this salad.
Rabbi Ahmad
ra98@yahoo.comI love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The wheat berries are chewy and nutty, and the roasted vegetables are caramelized and flavorful. The dressing is also really good - it's tangy and light, and it doesn't overpower the other ing
Lawang Moktan
moktan_l63@aol.comThis wheat berry salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and the dressing is the perfect finishing touch.