Abilene Crave

Black Bean, Edamame and Wheat Berry Salad

from Family Features

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup dry wheat berries
  • 1/2 of a 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen, shelled edamame, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Pompeian OlivExtra Plus
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Combine water and wheat berries in medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 55 minutes or until wheat berries are just tender.
  2. Place in a fine mesh strainer and run under cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
  3. Combine wheat berries with remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 8 hours in advance.

Serves
Serves 6 (3/4-cup servings)

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Note: Wheat berries are unprocessed wheat kernels and are sold in major supermarkets and health food stores.