Wheat Berry and Orzo Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 2 oranges
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar (or more to taste)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 3 scallions, chopped
- A day in advance cook the orzo in boiling salted water until tender.
- Cook the wheat berries in boiling salted water until tender.
- Drain and place in a mixing bowl.
- Peel the oranges and cut them into segments.
- Cut the segments into three-fourths-inch pieces.
- Place the orange juice in a small saucepan and reduce to a glaze.
- Remove from heat.
- When the orange juice has cooled, add the oil and vinegar and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper and add to the orzo.
- Toss well and refrigerate overnight.
- Just before serving, add pine nuts and scallions.
- Correct seasoning and serve at room temperature.
orzo, berries, oranges, freshly squeezed orange juice, extravirgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, salt, nuts, scallions
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10837 (may not work)