{"id":5743,"date":"2022-05-03T17:47:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T15:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/?p=5743"},"modified":"2026-09-22T13:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:14:09","slug":"wheat-berry-salad-with-roasted-tomatoes-and-peppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/en\/wheat-berry-salad-with-roasted-tomatoes-and-peppers\/","title":{"rendered":"Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1599.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of wheat berry salad in a serving bowl\" class=\"wp-image-5726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1599.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1599-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1599-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">This wheat berry salad is based on mechouia, a wonderful North African salad of tomatoes, bell peppers, and chili peppers, roasted until nearly blackened. The char isn&#8217;t a mistake, it&#8217;s exactly what gives this dish its deep, smoky flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#8217;s a perfect recipe for a backyard barbecue, cook the wheat berries ahead of time, then toss the vegetables straight on the grill. It works just as well roasted in the oven if you&#8217;d rather make it indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1550.jpg\" alt=\"Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers\" class=\"wp-image-5728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1550.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1550-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love This Recipe:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deep, smoky flavor from charred tomatoes and peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great on the grill or roasted in the oven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naturally vegan, and easy to make gluten-free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tastes even better the next day, great for meal prep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1563.jpg\" alt=\"Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers\" class=\"wp-image-5730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1563.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1563-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Ingredients &amp; Substitutions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wheat berries<\/strong> \u2013 can be swapped for farro (spelt wheat), freekeh, or coarse bulgur. For a gluten-free version, use rice, preferably whole grain. Cooking time will vary depending on what you use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chili peppers<\/strong> \u2013 traditionally green, adjust the amount depending on how spicy you like it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bell peppers and tomatoes<\/strong> \u2013 roasted until the skins char, even quite a bit. Don&#8217;t be afraid of the black spots, that&#8217;s exactly where the flavor comes from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1574.jpg\" alt=\"Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers\" class=\"wp-image-5732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1574.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1574-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Tips for Success:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook the wheat berries like pasta, in plenty of salted water, then drain, this keeps them nicely chewy instead of mushy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t peel the charred vegetables completely, leaving some of the blackened skin on is what gives this salad its smoky flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save every bit of juice that collects on the cutting board when you chop the roasted vegetables, it becomes the salad&#8217;s dressing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This salad tastes even better the next day, once the flavors have had time to meld, great for making ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve as a hearty side at a barbecue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great on its own for a light lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pairs well with grilled tofu or a protein of your choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1597.jpg\" alt=\"Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers\" class=\"wp-image-5734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1597.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1597-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Can I substitute the wheat berries?<\/strong> Yes, farro, freekeh, or coarse bulgur all work. For gluten-free, use rice, preferably whole grain. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Does this taste better the next day?<\/strong> Yes, the flavors meld and deepen overnight, making it great for meal prep. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can I make this on the stovetop instead of the grill?<\/strong> Yes, roast the vegetables in the oven at 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C) instead, bell peppers for 25 minutes, then add the tomatoes and chili for another 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1597-2.jpg\" alt=\"Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers\" class=\"wp-image-5724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1597-2.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1597-2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 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class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-5752-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #616161;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"5752\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"5752\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"5752\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">wheat berries<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">well washed and drained (see Notes for substitutes)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4-5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium ripe tomatoes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bell peppers<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1-2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili peppers (traditionally green)<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">more or less to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped parsley<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4-5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped or crushed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Juice of \u00bd lemon (2-3 tbsp)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or more to taste, plus 1 tsp for cooking the wheat berries<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-5752-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-5752-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"5752\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions:<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5752-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Cook the wheat berries:<\/strong> Place in a pot with plenty of water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until tender, about 45 minutes, adding more boiling water if it evaporates too much. Drain and let cool. (Soaking beforehand shortens the cooking time, see Notes.)<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5752-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Char the vegetables:<\/strong> While the wheat berries cook, you can char the vegetables. On a grill or griddle pan, make sure it&#39;s very hot. Place the tomatoes, bell peppers, and chili peppers on the grates and roast, turning every few minutes so they char on all sides. The tomatoes and chili will take about 15 minutes, the bell peppers about 25 minutes total. Remove and let cool slightly. (For the oven method, see Notes.)<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5752-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Peel and chop:<\/strong> Using a clean kitchen towel, paper towel, or very clean hands, roughly peel off some of the charred skin, but leave some on, it adds great flavor. Remove and discard the stems of the peppers and the seeds (chili seeds can be left in if you want extra heat). Transfer to a cutting board and chop coarsely, keeping any juices that collect.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5752-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Assemble:<\/strong> In a large bowl, combine the cooked wheat berries, chopped charred vegetables, and all their juices. Add the parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until well combined. Taste and adjust salt as needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-5752-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes:<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>For the oven method: preheat to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Halve the bell peppers lengthwise and remove the stems and seeds. Roast skin-side up for 25 minutes, then add the tomatoes and chili peppers and roast for another 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Soaking the wheat berries beforehand (1 hour up to half a day) shortens the cooking time to about 25-30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Farro, freekeh, or coarse bulgur can be used instead of wheat berries. For gluten-free, use rice, preferably whole grain.<\/li>\n<li>This salad tastes even<\/li>\n<li>better the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #6d8b85;margin: 0px;padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#ffffff\" stroke=\"#ffffff\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M11.5,0.5 C9.982,0.5,8.678,1.355,8,2.601C7.322,1.355,6.018,0.5,4.5,0.5c-2.209,0-4,1.791-4,4c0,4,7.5,11,7.5,11s7.5-7,7.5-11 C15.5,2.291,13.709,0.5,11.5,0.5z\" data-cap=\"butt\"\/> <\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Did you make this recipe? 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It&#8217;s a perfect recipe for a backyard barbecue, cook the wheat berries ahead of time, then&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[75,307],"tags":[1871,1755,1754,1738,1870],"class_list":["post-5743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-salads","category-side-dishes","tag-dairy-free","tag-vegan","tag-vegetarian"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Peppers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wonderful wheat salad, with roasted tomatoes, bell peppers and chili peppers. 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