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Fig And Wheat Berry Salad

Fig and wheat berry salad
Julie O'Hara for NPR /
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Warm wheat berries slightly wilt the arugula in this hearty side dish that combines the elements of a green salad with a whole grain. Take advantage of this recipe's versatility by substituting watercress or spinach for the arugula; blue cheese for the feta; or balsamic for the raspberry vinegar. Wheat berries are also called "whole grain wheat," or "hard red winter wheat." Find them in natural food stores or specialty markets. If unavailable, substitute other grains, such as quinoa or barley.

Makes 4 servings

1 cup wheat berries

4 ounces arugula leaves (about 4 packed cups)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

6 figs, trimmed and cut into sixths

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cook wheat berries according to package directions.

Add arugula to a large bowl, cover with warm wheat berries and toss. Drizzle with oil and vinegar, and toss again.

Gently fold in feta and figs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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