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Carrot, Radish and Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Carrot, Radish and Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette | BourbonandHoney.com -- Fresh, citrusy and packed with veggies, this Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect light and filling summer salad.

Fresh, citrusy and packed with veggies, this grain salad is the perfect light yet filling summer salad.

Ingredients

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  • Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
  • Carrot, Radish and Wheat Berry Salad
  • 1 cup uncooked hard red wheat berries, rinsed
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 4 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 4 cups hearty baby greens (kale, spinach, arugula)
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large avocado, pitted, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, honey, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Cook wheat berries according to package directions, cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, toss together with a tablespoon or two of the dressing, carrots, radishes, parsley and basil until well mixed. Garnish with avocado, feta and sunflower seeds and serve with additional dressing on the side.