Green Bean, Wheatberry and Barley Salad
Description
I love this salad because it's hearty but light. I serve it all year round with meat, chicken or fish. —sweet enough
Ingredients
- 1 pound greeen beans, cleaned and cut in half
- 1/2 cup wheatberries, cooked and cooled
- 1/2 cup barley, cooked and cooled
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
- 1/3 cup 3 parts good olive oil to one part balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 finely minced shallot
Directions
- Place the beans in a pot with enough water to cover and a good pitch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on how you like them. Drain and plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. Put the cooled barley, wheatberries and string beans in a bowl and toss in the dressing and dill. correct seasoning and serve at room temperature.
