Black Bean and Wheat Berry Salad

Name: Black Bean and Wheat Berry Salad
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, sliced; Pepper, to taste; 2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced; 1 medium jalapeño pepper, sliced; 3 cups water; 1 small bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped; ½ small red onion, diced; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; Juice from 1 lime, about ¼ cup; Sea salt; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 large ripe local tomato, diced; 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained, rinsed, and drained again; ¾ cup wheat berries

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

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Welcome to Claire's

By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

About

This delicious salad with dressing offers an abundance of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and makes a wonderful lunch or side to any supper.

Ingredients

3 cups water
¾ cup wheat berries
Sea salt

Lunch
Side dish
Christmas
Vegan

Method

Measure the water and the wheat berries into a heavy pot. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and bring to a boil over high heat. After it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low-medium, cover the pot, and cook at a low boil for about 45 minutes until the wheat berries are just tender to your preference. Drain the wheat berries and turn them into a bowl. Using two wooden spoon