Wheat Berry Salad (L'Academie de Cuisine)

By KDCooks

Culinary Skills Lab - April 2, 2012
Grains & Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup wheat berries (use Bob's Red Mill Brand)
• 1 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced spring onions
• 4 oz. goat cheese
• 2 TB balsamic vinegar
• 2 TB EVOO
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp honey

Preparation

Step 1

Place wheat berries and water with a large pinch of salt into a pot. Bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low and simmer gently for about an hour until soft.

Transfer to a bowl and place in a refrigerator to cool.

Place balsamic vinegar, EVOO, dijon and honey in a bowl and whisk together.

In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients except for goat cheese. Season.

Serve in bowl or plate and garnish with goat cheese.