Name: Mango, Wheat Berry, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup soft wheat berries; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup cilantro, stems removed; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from one medium lime); 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp hemp seeds; 1/2 tsp salt; freshly ground black pepper; 5oz baby arugula; 2 mangoes, diced; 3/4 cup chopped green onions; 1 avocado, diced; Hemp seeds, for garnish

Description

This spring salad has the perfect balance of chewy wheat berries, spicy arugula, sweet mango, and creamy cilantro lime dressing.

Ingredients

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For the wheat berries:

3/4 cup soft wheat berries
2 cups water

For the dressing:

1/2 cup cilantro, stems removed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from one medium lime)
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

5oz baby arugula
2 mangoes, diced
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1 avocado, diced
Hemp seeds, for garnish

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Instructions

Place wheatberries and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for thirty minutes (or until wheat berries are chewy and tender). Drain excess water.
Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
Place arugula, cooked wheat berries, mango, green onion, and avocado in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss well to combine. Garnish with hemp seeds.