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Herbed
Feta Wheat Berry Salad
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked wheat berries (see below for preparation of berries)
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 Tbsp. parsley, chopped (fresh or dried)
3 Tbsp. dill, fresh or dried
2 finely chopped green onions
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup green olives, sliced in half
2 Tbsp. lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Directions:
In a serving bowl mix wheat berries, feta, herbs, olives, green onions
and tomato. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and lime juice; then mix
the dressing together with the wheat berry mixture. Serve over a bed of
spring greens or other dark lettuce.
Preparation of wheat
berries:
- Sort through
wheat berries carefully, discarding
any stones. Rinse well under cool
running water. Place in a large
heavy saucepan. Add water and salt.
- To make 4 to 5
cups cooked wheat berries, use 2
cups berries with 7 to 8 cups water.
- Bring to a boil
over high heat, then reduce heat,
cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour,
stirring occasionally. Drain and
rinse. To serve hot, use
immediately. Otherwise, follow the
make-ahead instructions.
Tips & Notes
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Make Ahead
Tip: Cover and refrigerate
for up to 2 days or freeze for up to
4 months. The frozen wheat berries
thaw out in a minute or two in the
microwave.
Please share your favorite recipe with us--email:
dakotafamilymill@yahoo.com
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