Autum Grain Salad

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 6

A colorful, earthy grain salad.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 cup diced butternut squash

1/2 cup diced red onion

1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 cup cooked wheat berries

1 cup cooked cracked bulger wheat

1 cup chopped green beans, blanched

3/4 cup sliced kalmata olive

1 granny smith apple, diced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Directions:

1. In a large saute pan over medium heat add the olive oil and butternut squash.
2. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes stirring often.
3. Mix in the onion, bell pepper and sunflower seeds.
4. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add remaining ingredients to pan.**.
8. Toss well.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.
10. **After you dice your apple toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.

By RecipeOfHealth.com