Autum Grain Salad

A colorful, earthy grain salad.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  cup  diced  butternut squash
• 1⁄2 cup  diced red onion
• 1⁄2 cup  diced yellow bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  toasted sunflower seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1  cup  cooked  wheat berries
• 1  cup  cooked cracked bulger  wheat
• 1  cup  chopped green beans, blanched
• 3⁄4 cup  sliced kalmata  olive
• 1  granny smith apple, diced
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons white wine vinegar

Directions

1. In a large saute pan over medium heat add the olive oil and butternut squash.
2. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes stirring often.
3. Mix in the onion, bell pepper and sunflower seeds.
4. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add remaining ingredients to pan.**.
8. Toss well.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.
10. **After you dice your apple toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.