Biblical Salad

19 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cracked wheat
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup wheat berries
  • 1/2 tablespoon sumac, or lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 small scallions, chopped
  • 1 small fennel, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped capers
  • 1 tablespoon date syrup, or honey
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate syrup
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dried figs
  • 1/2 cup seeded and quartered red grapes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Presoak the cracked wheat in water for 1 hour.
  2. 2
    Drain the cracked wheat and put in a large bowl.
  3. 3
    Cook the barley and wheat berries according to package directions in separate pots until soft, but still firm.
  4. 4
    Soak the sumac in 2 teaspoons of water.
  5. 5
    Strain the sumac, barley and wheat berries.
  6. 6
    Add them to the large bowl.
  7. 7
    Add remaining ingredients, except pine nuts, to the bowl and mix gently.
  8. 8
    Adjust seasoning and salt, to taste.
  9. 9
    Keep the salad at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
  10. 10
    Serve in 4 individual bowls and garnish with pine nuts.

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