A wheatberry is the whole wheat kernel. Grind it to make flour, but if you boil it like a bean, you’re left with a delicious whole grain that has a nutty flavor and pops in your mouth when you eat it. This simple wheatberry salad, made with dried cranberries and sautéed vegetables, can be made without the goat cheese for vegan diners. “We go through 40 pounds of wheatberries a week, which seems amazing,’’ said Ms. Quay.
Ingredients
- 1 pound organic red winter wheatberries, rinsed and soaked for several hours or overnight in copious water to cover
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces organic goat cheese
Mustard Herb Vinaigrette
- 3 shallots
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons grain mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
- 1 ¼ cups blended oil
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
671 calories; 41 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 24 grams monounsaturated fat; 10 grams polyunsaturated fat; 70 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams dietary fiber; 20 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 6 milligrams cholesterol; 450 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
8 to 10 servings
Preparation
- Place the wheatberries and their soaking water in a large pot. Add salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour or until the grains are tender and beginning to splay. Turn off the heat, and allow the wheatberries to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes. Drain and chill.
- Prepare the vinaigrette. Place all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, then slowly add in oil to emulsify.
- Sauté the onion, carrot and celery with the olive oil in a sauté pan. When vegetables are soft, remove from the heat and mix with cooked wheatberries. Add dried cranberries and toss with dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in serving dish and crumble goat cheese on top.
1 hour 30 minutes
Dining and Cooking