Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Wheat Berry and Lentil Salad

A nice side dish or serve as a main course.


Ingredients:
2/3 - 3/4 cup wheat berries
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup lentils
2-3 carrots diced
Juice squeezed from 1/2 lemon
1 Tablespoon Sriricha or hot sauce of choice
1/4 cup shaved almonds
3 Tablespoons olive oil 
Cherry tomatoes halved for garnish
2 springs of fresh Parsley chopped 


Bring wheat berries and 5 cups of water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 1 hour, or until berries are cooked, but still chewy. Drain and cool. Mix olive oil, lemon juice and hot sauce and set aside. Bring lentils, carrots and 3 cups of water to a boil; simmer until tender 20 - 25 minutes. Cool in water for 15 minutes. Drain lentils and mix with cooked wheatberries. Stir in dressing and almonds. Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.