Anti Inflammatory Vegan Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Lemon Herb Dressing

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

Anti Inflammatory Vegan Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Lemon Herb Dressing

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the wheat berries

1 cup hard wheat berries, rinsed
3 cups water
½ tsp salt

For the roasted vegetables

1 medium sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 small red onion, cut into ½-inch wedges
2 tbsp olive oil
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¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup
Ingredient note
Though large amounts of added sugar are typically avoided on an anti-inflammatory diet, the ~1.8 g of added sugar per serving here is likely fine for many people. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
¼ tsp salt

For the salad

⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the rinsed wheat berries, 3 cups water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer, cover, and cook for 45–55 minutes, until the berries are tender and chewy with a slight bite at the center. Drain any remaining water and spread the wheat berries on a large rimmed baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
2
While the wheat berries cook, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the sweet potato cubes and red onion wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on the baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the sweet potato is tender and caramelized at the edges and the onion is softened and golden.

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