Wheat Berry-Barley Salad
from Ann Wilder Vann's Spices
Serves 8

1 cup dried wheat berries
1 cup pearl barley
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 scallions, bottoms and light green tops, thinly sliced
1/2 pound smoked Gouda, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
4 plum tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Bring medium saucepan of salted water to boil. Add wheat berries, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes. Add the barley and simmer for 30 minutes more.
2. Meanwhile, combine the red onion, garlic, salt, vinegar and oil in a large bowl.
3. Drain the grains and toss them with the onion mixture. Let cool. Add the scallions, Gouda, tomatoes, herbes de Provence, parsley, and pepper.