Greek Einkorn (Wheat Berry) Salad
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Greek Einkorn (Wheat Berry) Salad
Description
This salad starts with einkorn or other preferred wheat berries soaked overnight, rinsed, and simmered until tender yet chewy. Once cooled, they are combined with fresh vegetables including chopped Roma tomatoes, red onion, and green onions, along with roasted red peppers, sliced black olives, capers, and crumbled feta cheese. The Greek vinaigrette blends olive oil, red wine and balsamic vinegars, Dijon mustard, honey, and a mixture of oregano, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, whisked until emulsified.
After mixing the vinaigrette with the salad ingredients (except feta), the salad is chilled for at least four hours to develop flavors, with feta added just before serving to preserve its texture. The result balances the nutty, chewy einkorn with savory vegetables and tangy dressing, creating a satisfying, textured dish suitable for light meals or side servings.
The recipe notes that different grains such as spelt, kamut, brown rice, or quinoa may replace einkorn, allowing flexibility and personal preference.
Ingredients
- 2 cups einkorn soaked overnight, rinsed, drained and simmered in salted water for 30 minutes or until soft but still chewy. Let cool completely, or wheat berries
- 2 Roma tomato chopped
- 1 red onion medium, chopped
- 3 green onion sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 1/2 cup black olive sliced
- 3 tablespoons capers left whole or roughly chopped (depending on size and personal preference
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- For the Greek Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar dark
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons oregano fresh, chopped
- 2 teaspoons rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette combine all the ingredients and then gradually whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside until ready to use.
- Place all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl except for the feta cheese. Pour over the vinaigrette and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, and carefully stir in the feta cheese just before serving.
Notes
- You may substitute einkorn with other grains like spelt, kamut, brown rice, or quinoa based on availability and taste.
- Soak and rinse the einkorn overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve texture.
- Chilling the salad for several hours or overnight helps flavors to blend fully before serving.
- Add crumbled feta just before serving to maintain its crumbly texture without becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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