Summer Einkorn Wheat Berry Salad
This recipe for using einkorn wheat berries in a salad is perfect for summer entertaining or everyday meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup einkorn wheat berries
- 1 large or 2 medium firm ripe summer tomatoes finely diced
- 1 cup finely diced cucumber
- ¼ cup minced fresh dill
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley or cilantro
- 2 scallions green parts only, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon about ¼ cup
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil as desired
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups water with the einkorn berries in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the water has been absorbed, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked einkorn to a serving bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine thoroughly with the einkorn. Allow to stand for a few minutes so that the flavors can blend, then serve. Or, you can refrigerate for an hour or so before serving.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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