Cracked Wheat Salad With Vegetables

• SALAD
• 1 1/2 cups medium cracked wheat
• 2 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup finely diced english cucumber
• 3/4 cup finely diced radishes
• 3/4 cup peeled and finely diced carrots
• 1 large ear of corn, kernels cut off
• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
• 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
• DRESSING
• 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
• 1 small garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
• 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

1. 1. Pour boiling water over the cracked what in a large mixing bowl and let the wheat absorb the water for 1 hour.
2. 2. Drain wheat in a sieve and make sure you allow excess moisture to drain. Place in mixing bowl.
3. 3. Add red onion, cucumber, radishes, carrots and corn. Mix carefully with a fork to keep the wheat fluffy. Add chives, parsley, cilantro, basil.
4. 4. Make dressing: in a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk all ingredients together.
5. 5. Pour dressing over what mixture and toss. Season to taste. Place in serving bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cracked-wheat-salad-with-vegetables-1205997 (may not work)