How to Make Wheat Berry Salad with Peas, Radishes, and Dill - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wheat berry salad is a versatile and hearty dish that can serve as a satisfying main course or a delicious side dish. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, wheat berries provide a great base for a variety of vegetables and herbs, creating a nutritious and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion.

This particular recipe for Wheat Berry Salad with Peas, Radishes, and Dill is a simple yet elegant dish that is packed with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. The sweetness of the p...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound sugar snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup wheat berries, hard winter or soft wheat berries
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 radishes, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 (3/4-cup) servings

  • Remove strings from sugar snap peas. Cut each snap pea or snow pea pod diagonally into thirds.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add wheat berries, reduce heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender but still chewy, about 1 hour. Stir in sugar snaps and frozen peas and cook 1 minute. Drain wheat berry mixture in a large colander and rinse under cold water. Drain well. Transfer wheat berry mixture to a large bowl and let cool, about 30 minutes. Stir in green onions and radishes.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, salt, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss well. Add dill and toss to combine.
  • Nutrition

    116 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 265mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 128mg