Wheat Berry Avocado Salad

Wheat Berry Avocado Salad

Ingredients

2 cups wheat berries

4 cups water

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp salt

2 sun-dried tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed in garlic press

1 small red pepper, finely chopped

½ cup red onion, finely chopped

2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered

¼ cup fresh chopped herbs: parsley, basil, chives

1/3 cup olive oil

2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste up to 2 tsp of each

1 avocado, peeled and pit removed, diced

juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Wash the dried wheat berries and soak them overnight in the water. When ready to cook, add the dried herbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and the sun-dried tomatoes. water should cover the grains with about ½" on top. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to very low and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool. Drain off any extra liquid (save to use in soup stock). Put cooked wheat berries in a bowl. Chop the sun-dried tomato finely and add back to the wheat berries. Add the olive oil, vinegar, crushed garlic.. Mix thoroughly. Add the red pepper, onion, and tomato.Toss and add the fresh herbs.Toss the avocado dice in the lemon juice. Add to the salad and mix in gently. Serve or chill and serve.