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Two Plates of Salad on a Wicker Surface with Red Napkin and Fork
Balsamic Summer Berry + Wheat Berry Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 
Course: Entrees
Servings: 4
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 1 cup wheat berries
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 ½ cups fresh chopped strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cups of your favorite greens optional - baby spinach and arugula are nice here
  • 1 lb. batch of balsamic tofu also optional
Instructions
  1. Add wheat berries and water to medium saucepan. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for one hour. Drain excess water and allow to cool.
  2. Whisk together oil and balsamic vinegar. Add half of this to the wheat berries, along with blueberries, strawberries and basil. Stir up well.
  3. Divide greens evenly onto plates, and top with wheat berry mixture, then top that with some tofu slices and anything else that suits your fancy. Drizzle with extra oil and vinegar.