Curried Jeweled Wheatberry Salad

Brilliant gem of a salad



Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat berries or faro

  • 6 cups of veg stock or water or a combination of both

  • 1 1/2 Tbs curry powder

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red and orange peppers

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped red onion

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 3/4 cup raisins

Dressing:

  • 2 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 Tbs grapeseed oil

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • Salt + pepper, to taste



Instructions

  • Add wheat berries to water/stock, add curry powder and bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer for 1 hour

  • Drain off any remaining liquid and stir in peppers, celery, onion, raisins and parsley - mix well

  • Add dressing and mix well

  • Let stand for a couple of hours for flavors to meld and serve at room temperature



Notes

  • Serves 8

  • Optional additions: Chopped apple, roasted slivered almonds