Lemon Tahini Wheat Berry Salad

This week has been flying by, busy and exhausting and fast. To keep our energy high I made a fresh wheat berry salad. Inspired by Angela and past wheat berry salads I have made.

It’s packed with fresh lemon juice to wake you up.

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Fiber for chew and greens for energy.

An amazing dressing that’s light but rich at the same time.

Veggies for color and texture, plus nutrients!

The combination results in a tons of flavors that will make your mouth happy!

Lemon Tahini Wheat Berry Salad

• 2 c. cooked wheat berries or spelt berries
• 1 c. chopped arugula
• 1 c. chopped or diced tomato
• 1/2 c. chopped peppers
• 1 c. chickpeas
• Lemon Tahini Dressing

Adapted from Tahini-Lemon Dressing .

Yield: Just under 1 cup of dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Tahini
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast or a bit more, to taste
• 2 T. tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
• 1 tsp kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions:

1. In a bowl, add all ingredients and mix until smooth.

2. Pour onto salad or use with other recipes!

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