Wheat Berry & Barley Salad
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 3 -4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 lb smoked mozzarella cheese, diced (or fresh mozzarella or feta)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add wheat berries. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Add barley and continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until grains are tender, but still firm. Meanwhile, combine red onion, garlic, vinegar and oil in a large bowl. Drain grains and add to onion mixture. Toss well and cool. Add green onions, corn, mozzarella, tomatoes and salt and pepper. Toss well. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.
berries, pearl barley, red onion, balsamic vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, green onions, frozen corn, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/wheat-berry-barley-salad-421405 (may not work)