Thursday, September 20, 2012

Wheatberry Salad

From the Barefoot Contessa, http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/wheatberry-salad-recipe/index.html

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hard winter wheatberries
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 cup finely diced red onion (1 onion)
  • 6 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, small diced
  • 1 carrot, small diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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 peppers, 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.

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