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Wheat Berry & Pea Salad

CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Keywordamerican food, american recipes, pea, salad, wheatberry

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat berries
  • 2 cups of a combination of peas, snap peas, snow peas, sliced and then blanched (6 oz)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 1 mix of fresh greens, washed
  • ricotta salata, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves, torn

Instructions

  • Add wheat berries to boiling water and boil for 35–45 minutes until wheat berries are plump with the texture of al dente pasta.
  • Blanch the peas.
  • To make dressing: combine garlic, lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put the greens in a large serving bowl, and add the wheat berries and peas when cooled.
  • Before serving, add cheese and mint to bowl, then add the dressing and toss well. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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