Wheatberry Salad

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Back for the Weekend

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 30 min

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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 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.

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recipe Wheatberry Salad
Jayne Saranac Lake, NY 08-22-2009
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How to cook wheatberries-
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

- Soak the wheat berries several hours or overnight. - Simmer (low boil) until done with water to cover, then drain and... proceed with the recipe. Test after an hour and 20 minutes and it may take longer. There is a tenderness to the bite, and some of the grains are bursting, when done. - Thank you for the recipe. Read more
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elizabeth issaquah, WA 08-17-2009
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Lisa, you need to think outside the recipe box!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

You know this isnt some picky meringue or sensitive to humidity or some kind of recipe like that! make it your own if you... find it dull LISA! Statements like "I will not be making this again" clearly shows you have no imagination outside the instructions handed to you by another. Also depends on size of your wheatberry if it will take longer to cook. 45 min, to maybe an hour is enough time. I have had it take longer, or shorter. Add some Feta cheese, I also like to add a some couscous to it as it helps absorb the dressing that tends to sink to the bottom... keeps it distributed.Read more
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LISA Clarksboro, NJ 06-06-2009
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Not impressed
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

As other reviewers have noted, the wheatberries require a much longer cooking time than instructed. I also found the... dressing to be rather boring. I will not be making this again.Read more
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DIANE ny, NY 04-03-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this salad numerous times, and it's great every time I make it. Lots of friends have asked for the recipe. As... other reviewers have noted, I recommend cooking the wheatberries until you feel they're done, which may be longer than the recipe recommends.Read more
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Jodye Reisterstown, MD 03-04-2009
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A word of advice
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I make variations of wheat berry salad on a regular basis, and to reduce the cooking time, I always soak the wheat berries... overnight. This way, one cup of wheat berries will cook to an al dente consistency in about 50 minutes.Read more
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ELIZABETH Port Matilda, PA 08-06-2008
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Great side dish for a BBQ!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I am hosting a BBQ next weekend and I have at least one vegan and one person who doesn't like creamy salads coming to the... party. I decided to look for a vegan-friendly side salad and found this. I made it last night to try it before I serve it to others and it is very tasty! It is very filling! I agree that next time I might add a little more balsamic vinegar and maybe some diced cucumber and tomato.Read more