Mediterranean Wheat Berry Salad
10-ingredient Mediterranean salad with wheat berry, tomato, and roasted leeks and onion. Dressed in a simple homemade Greek dressing. Healthy, light, and incredibly filling. Keep gluten-free by subbing quinoa or another gluten-free grain of choice.
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Ingredients
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup wheat berries*
- 1 cup baby tomatoes ((halved))
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives ((halved))
- 1 medium red onion ((sliced))
- 2 large leeks ((green stems removed, thoroughly washed and diced))
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- Hummus, pine nuts, fresh parsley, pita chips
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C).
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Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Then add salt and wheat berries and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and continue cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. They should be chewy but not tough.
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Drain and add to a large serving bowl. Add 2 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt for added flavor (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
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Prep leeks and onions, then place on a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet and toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and a pinch each salt and pepper (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Bake for 23-28 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Toss halfway through for even cooking. Set aside.
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In the meantime, prepare dressing by combining all ingredients except olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Stream in olive oil as you whisk to emulsify. Otherwise, add all ingredients to a jar and shake vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Add tomatoes, olives, roasted leeks and onions to the wheat berries and toss with enough dressing to coat. You’ll likely have leftover dressing.
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Serves 4 generously (as original recipe is written). Cover and refrigerate to keep for up to several days. The longer it sits and marinates, the more intense the flavor becomes.
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Additional garnishes might include hummus, pine nuts, parsley and pita chips.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| pinch salt | 1 | - | - |
| wheat berries* | 1 cup | - | - |
| baby tomatoes | 1 cup | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 2.844 |
| kalamata olives | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| red onion | 1 medium | - | - |
| leeks | 2 large | - | - |
| red wine vinegar | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| each salt and pepper | 0.25 tsp | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 44 |
| dried oregano | 1 tsp | - | - |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| good olive oil | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| Hummus | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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