RCI-RC.006.0058.001
Fruited Grain Salad
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Prep20 min
Cook8 min
Total28 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- wheat berries1 cuprinsed
- pearl barley1 cuprinsed
- millet seeds1 cup
- 2 tsp
- 6 unit
- 1/2 cup
- 1/3 cup
- dried tart cherries1/3 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1 unit
- sliced fresh fruit and/or Berries (such as peaches2 cupsraspberries, blueberries)
Method
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the rinsed wheat berries. Reduce heat and simmer until tender but still firm, about 45-50 minutes.
48 minutes
2
In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the rinsed pearl barley. Simmer until tender, about 30-35 minutes, then drain and set aside.
32 minutes
3
While the grains cook, bring another pot of salted water to a boil and add the millet seeds. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and fluffy, then drain and set aside.
18 minutes
4
Drain the cooked wheat berries and transfer to a large mixing bowl along with the barley and millet. Allow the grains to cool to room temperature, about 10-15 minutes.
12 minutes
5
While the grains cool, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, orange zest, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
6
Pour the dressing over the cooled grains and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the grains are evenly coated.
7
Add the chopped scallions, fresh parsley, fresh mint, and dried tart cherries to the grain mixture and toss until well distributed.
8
Just before serving, fold in the sliced fresh fruit and/or berries gently to avoid crushing them. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if needed.