Sunday, November 17, 2019

Summer Corn & Wheat Berry Salad

1-1/4 c. cooked wheat berries, farro, or bulgar
4 c. shredded kale, stems removed
4 c. shredded green and/or red cabbage
3 c. cooked sweet corn kernels, cooled
1/2 c. sliced green onions
4 medium oranges, supremed and 1/2 c. juice reserved
2 T. white balsamic vinegar
2 t. chopped fresh thyme
1 t. Dijon mustard
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
2 T. chopped toasted pecans* or pepitas

In a large bowl, combine grain, kale, cabbage, corn, and green onions. Gently add the orange sections.

Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, thyme, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Add dressing to salad, tossing to coat. Let stand 30 minutes before serving, tossing occasionally. Sprinkle pecans or pepitas on top just before serving.

*To toast pecans, heat a dry skillet over medium heat, add nuts, and stir and shake the pan frequently until nuts are golden and fragrant.

Makes 11 cups.

Adapted from Forks Over Knives, Summer 2019, p. 42.   

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