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GRAINS - WHEAT BERRY - Carrot and Rye Berry Salad with Celery, Cilantro, and Marcona Almonds
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| Carrot and Rye Berry Salad with Celery, Cilantro, and Marcona Almonds PINTEREST - Side Dish Ingredients | |
| 1 1/2 cups | dried rye berries, (barley or wheat berries can be substituted) |
| 2 | bay leaves |
| Kosher salt | |
| 1 pound | small carrots |
| 1 cup | Marcona almonds, roughly chopped |
| 2 teaspoons | whole grain mustard or dijon mustard |
| 1 medium | garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon) |
| 2 teaspoons | juice from 1 lemon |
| 2 teaspoons | balsamic or sherry vinegar |
| 3 tablespoons | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 2 stalks | celery, peeled, and thinly sliced on a bias |
| 1/2 small | red onion, thinly sliced |
| 1/4 cup | chopped fresh cilantro leaves |
| Freshly ground black pepper | |
Procedures
1 Place rye berries in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 2 inches. Add 1 bay leaf and season heavily with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until rye berries are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain in a fine mesh strainer and run under cool water until well chilled. Discard bay leaf. Place strainer over a large bowl and let drain for at least 15 minutes.
2 While rye berries cook, place carrots and remaining bay leaf bay leaf in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season heavily with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain under cold running water and peel by rubbing skin off under running water. Cut carrots into 1- to 1/2-inch chunks on a bias. Set aside.
3 Toast almonds in a medium skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until nutty brown and dark in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
4 Combine mustard, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add drained rye berries, carrots, almonds, celery, onion, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss gently with your hands until the salad is coated in the dressing. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
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