"Berries" are whole grains that have been minimally processed: They have been hulled but still have the bran and germ intact.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 6 as a main course or 8 to 10 as a side dish

　　1 cup wheat berries

　　1 cup pearl barley

　　1 small red onion, chopped fine

　　2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

　　1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)

　　6 scallions, chopped fine

　　1 1/2 cups cooked corn (cut from about 2 large ears)

　　1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, diced fine

　　1 pint vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved

　　1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

　　Parsley Salad as an accompaniment if desired

　　

Step 1

Into a kettle of salted boiling water stir wheat berries and cook at a slow boil 30 minutes. Stir in barley and cook grains at a slow boil

　　

Step 2

40 minutes

　　

Step 3

While grains are cooking, in a large bowl stir together onion, garlic paste, vinegar, and oil.

　　

Step 4

Drain grains well and add to onion mixture. Toss mixture well and cool. Add scallions, corn, mozzarella, tomatoes, chives, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving. Serve salad with parsley salad.