Mixed Grain Tabbouleh Salad
Mixed Grain Tabbouleh
1 cup quinoa
1 cup pearl barley
1 cup wheat berries (or faro, or spelt)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped fresh mint
1.5 cups chopped fresh parsley (flat leaf preferred)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large English cucumber, peeled and diced
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2/4 cup extra virgin oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cook each grain separately in 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low; simmer quinoa 20
minutes, barley 35 minutes, and wheat berries 55 minutes, or until
water is absorbed and grains are tender. Let sit, covered, 15
minutes. Combine grains in a bowl and allow to cool. (Grains may be
cooked up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
Stir in lemon juice and remaining ingredients. Makes 8 t0 10
servings. Cut recipe in half for 4-5 servings.