Wheat Berry Salad with Feta and Cucumbers

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat berries
• 2 medium cucumber
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup mint

Instructions

1. 1Rinse wheat berries under cold water then soak overnight in plenty of water.
2. 2Drain and transfer wheat berries to a pot. Cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
3. 3Drain wheat berries and let them cool to room temperature.
4. 4Dice cucumbers, crumble feta cheese, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, and chop parsley and mint.
5. 5In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. 6Add the cooked wheat berries, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, chopped red onion, parsley, and mint to the dressing.
7. 7Toss everything together until well combined.
8. 8Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
10. 10Serve chilled, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
11. 11Enjoy as a nutrient-rich, hearty main course or a filling side dish.