Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Heirloom Tomato and Wheatberry Salad

One of the best things of buying Heirloom tomatoes by the pound, is the variety of colors and flavors you get in one package! In this salad I used Purple Cherokee and Black Cherry (I bought when back when..from The Farm B/B) The Black Cherry brings in a nice fruity flavor, which plays well with the goat cheese. The Purple Cherokee sweet denseness brings out the nuttiness of the wheat berry. Find your favorite Heirloom from Gaia's, Old Path or The Farm B/B. This is a fantastic lunch with grilled garlic toast or as side dish with any grilled meat.


2 c cooked Wheat berries
3 c chopped Heirloom tomatoes (can use large or cherry)
4 oz JFF Simple Goat Chevre
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 spring rosemary, chopped
1 small sprig fresh oregano, chopped
s/p/ to taste
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 c olive oil

Place wheat berries in a large bowl, add in tomatoes, basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano and toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over wheat berries, toss again to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Dice goat cheese just before serving and gently toss in salad.

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