Green Beans and Wheat Berry Salad
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1 cup/250 ml wheat berries
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1/2 lb/225 g green or yellow beans
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1 cup/250 ml cherry tomatoes, quartered
Dressing
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3 tbsp/45 ml rice vinegar or cider vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp/15 ml olive oil
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1/4 cup/60 ml chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
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1/4 cup/60 ml chopped fresh chives or green onions
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Place wheat berries in saucepan and cover with cold water by about 4 inches.
Bring to boil and simmer gently for 1 to 1-1/2 hours until tender. Drain well (berries should be chewy but tender) and
place in large bowl.
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Bring pot of water to boil. Add beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and
chill in cold water. Pat dry and slice into 1/2 inch/1 cm pieces.
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Add beans and tomatoes to wheat berries and combine.
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For dressing, whisk together vinegar, garlic and oil. Stir in cilantro and
chives. Toss salad with dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
Note: Wheat berries are soft wheat kernels that are chewy,
crunchy and tender all at the same time.
Makes 6 servings.
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