Lentil Salad with Rye Berries and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Lentil Salad with Rye Berries and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ready in 45 minutes, for 4 servings

Very healthy

Dairy free

Vegan

Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS:

- wheatberries

- water

- rye

1) Rinse the rye or wheat berries and soak for 8 hours or overnight in several inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes or until tender.

INGREDIENTS:

- sun dried tomatoes

- lentils

- grains

- stock

- water

EQUIPMENT:

- sauce pan

2) Drain and set aside.Meanwhile, rinse the lentils and transfer to a medium saucepan along with the stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender, taking care not to overcook.While the grains and lentils are cooking, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

- balsamic vinegar

- onion

- salt

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

3) Drain and chop.Meanwhile, mix the onion, jalapeo, balsamic vinegar and salt in a large bowl.

INGREDIENTS:

- lentils

- parsley

- chives

- garlic

- grains

- thyme

4) Sprinkle in the parsley, chives, thyme and garlic and let marinate while the other grains and lentils are cooking.

INGREDIENTS:

- mustard powder

- black pepper

- coriander

- olive oil

- lentils

- grains

- onion

- herbs

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

5) Drain the lentils and add to the bowl with the onions and herbs, along with the cooked grains, olive oil, mustard powder, coriander and black pepper. Stir to combine.

INGREDIENTS:

- greens

- kale

6) Serve at room temperature or chilled over a few handfuls of baby kale leaves or other fresh salad greens.