Wheat and Barley Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 3/4 cup/150 g wheat berries

• 3/4 cup/150 g pearl barley

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 7 oz/200 g green beans, topped and tailed

• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley

• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Method:

1. Cook the wheat berries in salted, boiling water for 1 hour until tender. Drain.

2. Bring 2 cups (500 ml) of water to a boil and season with salt. Add the barley and cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until tender.

3. Drain the wheat berries and barley, leaving a small amount of liquid. Transfer to a salad bowl.

4. Blanch the green beans in salted, boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and add to the grains.

5. Sauté the garlic and parsley in the oil in a small saucepan until the garlic is pale gold.

6. Pour the flavored oil over the grains. Season with salt and pepper, toss well, and serve.