Spring Wheat Berry Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Place onion in small bowl and add vinegar, set aside.
2. 2
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tsp. salt. Add prepared wheat berries and asparagus and cook for (1) one minute - (do not cook any longer than one minute so asparagus remains tender crisp).
3. 3
   Immediately drain wheat berries and asparagus in a colander. Transfer to a serving bowl and add the kosher salt, olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, and Red Pepper Flakes, the finely chopped red onions and vinegar, chopped walnuts, radishes and dates.
4. 4
   Mix together, taste and serve. Depending on you preferences you may want to add more vinegar or red pepper flakes.
5. 5
   How to Prepare Wheat Berries
6. 6
   Yields 2 1/4 Cup Cook Wheat Berries.
7. 7
   3 cups water
8. 8
   1 cup hard red wheat berries
9. 9
   1 tsp. salt
10. 10
    Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
11. 11
    Reduce temperature, and allow the berries to simmer for about 1/2 hour.
12. 12
    Drain completely.