Wheat Berry (Or Farro) and Lima Bean Salad
I love wheat berries in salads and have been posting some recipes. I believe this one came from "Country Home Magazine" but I'm not sure as the name is no longer connected to it. This one I have not made, but will surely give it a try. It says whole spelt (farro) can be used in place of the wheat berries. Salad can be made up to three days ahead but toss with the mint and basil just before serving for the freshest herb flavor.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 5cups water
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2cups wheat berries or whole spelt (farro)
- 1⁄4cup lemon juice
- 2
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon black pepper
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2cup chopped of fresh mint
- 1⁄2cup chopped fresh basil
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DIRECTIONS
- Bring water and first 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Add the wheat berries or spelt; return to boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer, covered 45 to 60 minutes or until tender and drain.
- Rinse with cold running water and drain again.
- Or - in a large saucepan soak spelt in water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours. Do not drain, bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until tender.
- Transfer wheat berries or spelt to a large bowl.
- Add lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper - toss to combine and let stand 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cucumber, lima beans, tomato, sweet pepper, olive oil, mint and basil.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 3 days.
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