Mediterranean Tomato Wheat Berry Salad With Fresh Herbs Food

TOMATO-HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 pounds mixed tomatoes into wedges. Whisk 1 tablespoon each chopped mixed herbs and lemon juice, 2 teaspoons each whole-grain mustard, mayonnaise and olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the tomatoes. Top with more herbs.

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad or mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and garlic.
• Add sumac, kosher salt and a generous sprinkle of freshly ground pepper. Add lemon juice, white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Top with large pieces of quality feta cheese (optional). Enjoy!

WHEAT BERRY AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the wheat berries and their soaking water in a large saucepan. Add salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour or until the grains are tender and beginning to splay. Turn off the heat, and allow the wheat berries to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes. Drain.
• While the wheat berries are cooking, dice the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and add the sherry and balsamic vinegars. Toss together, and let sit for one hour.
• After you drain the wheat berries, toss with the tomatoes and juices. Allow to marinate together for one hour. Add the remaining ingredients, and toss together. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve at once.

FETA, WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Pick over the wheat berries and remove any foreign bits. Rinse and add the wheat berries to boiling salted water. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour or until tender. Drain and cool.
• Stir together the wheat berries, feta, onion, cucumber, roasted pepper, pepperocini, herbs, olives and garlic.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar.
• Mix everything together and garnish with fresh herbs.