Biblical salad
Discover the divine flavors of a Biblical salad, a heavenly fusion of fresh greens, savory spices, and zesty dressings. Perfect for a flavorful and nourishing meal.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 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
Instructions:
- Soak the cracked wheat in water for 1 hour.
- After soaking, remove the water and transfer the cracked wheat to a large bowl. Cook the barley and wheat berries separately in pots according to the instructions on the packages until they are tender yet still slightly firm. Allow the sumac to sit in 2 teaspoons of water to infuse. Then drain the sumac, barley, and wheat berries and combine them with the cracked wheat in the large bowl. Mix in all the other ingredients, excluding the pine nuts, and gently stir everything together. Taste and adjust the seasoning and salt as needed. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Portion the salad into 4 individual bowls and sprinkle with pine nuts as a garnish.
Summary:
- Calories: 2092 kcal
- Fat: 80 g
- Protein: 51 g
- Carbs: 322 g
- Potassium: 2688 mg
- Magnesium: 674 mg