WOW A HEALTHY RYE SALAD ENJOY DAN:

                         RYE BERRY SALAD WITH FETA by CHEF DAN:

(Rye berry is a grass grown extensively as a grain and as a forage crop. It is a member of the wheat tribe and is closely related to barley. Available at stores from Bob’s Red Mill brand)

Serves 4-6

 

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups of water

1 cup uncooked rye berries or wheat berries

3 tablespoons dried sour red cherries

1/2-cup crumbled feta

1 red onion thinly sliced

1 cucumber, cut into julienne stripes

2 tablespoon olive oil

1/4-cup fresh mixed herbs, chopped

1 red pepper, cut into thin stripes

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar

1 teaspoon cumin

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1/4-teaspoon red pepper flakes

 

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Combine 3 cups water and rye berries in a kettle; bring to a boil.

2.    Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, drain.

3.    Combine 1 cup hot water and dried sour cherries in a bowl and let sit 10 minutes.

4.    In a large bowl stir together the rye berries, feta, onion, cucumber, olive oil, red pepper, chopped herbs, lemon juice, Champagne vinegar, cumin, garlic, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

5.    Garnish with fresh herbs.

 

ENJOY DAN:                                  BON-APPETITE!!