Back on Track Wheat Berry and Bean Salad

By á-42235

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 cup dry wheat berries, cooked and drained
• 2 cups cooked navy beans
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 4 green onions, diced
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2-4 Tbsp. extra virgin oil oil, to taste
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. hot mustard or regular mustard
• 1 Tbsp. Tamari
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl soak the wheat berries overnight in cold water. The next day, drain the wheat berries and place in medium sized pot, covered in 3" of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 hour. Drain and cool.

In a large bowl, mix together the diced vegetables (cucumber, red pepper, tomato, minced garlic, green onions). Add in cooked navy beans and stir.

In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.

When the wheat berries are ready, drain and rinse and then stir into salad. Add the dressing just before serving and stir well. Season with salt and pepper