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Fig & Arugula Wheat Berry Salad Recipe
Amy

Fig & Arugula Wheat Berry Salad

This Fig & Arugula Wheat Berry Salad is a vibrant harmony of sweet, peppery, and nutty flavors that will delight your palate. Juicy figs bring a natural sweetness, while peppery arugula adds a fresh, zesty kick, all balanced by the hearty chew of tender wheat berries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 0
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper
To assemble:
  • 1½ cups cooked wheat berries or quinoa for gf*
  • 2 cups arugula or other baby salad greens
  • ½ cup figs quartered, (about 8-10 figs, use dried figs if fresh aren’t available)
  • ⅓ cup walnuts toasted & chopped
  • ½ cup chopped mixed herbs (I used basil and mint)
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta (optional)

Method
 

  1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, honey, and salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  2. Assemble the salad with the cooked wheat berries, arugula, figs, walnuts, herbs, and feta, if using. Toss with as much or as little dressing as you like, and serve.
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