Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Evelyn’s Cracked Wheat Salad
- Prep time
- 30 minutes, plus 4 hours chilling PT0.5M
- Cook time
- 10 minutes PT10M
- Yield
- 4–6 servings
- Difficulty
Chewy cracked wheat goodness, fresh veggies, and a bright, citrusy dressing make this crisp and hearty vegan salad perfect in a pita pocket or with a bit of baguette.
Ingredients
Cracked Wheat Salad:
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups cracked wheat, coarse ground
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus whole leaves for garnish
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Citrus Dressing:
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup olive oil
Preparation
Pour vegetable broth into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil uncovered. Add cracked wheat and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
Spread cracked wheat onto a platter to cool slightly. Cover loosely with foil and place in the fridge to chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Once cracked wheat is chilled, transfer to a medium bowl and stir to fluff. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, basil, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make citrus dressing by stirring ingredients thoroughly, then pour onto salad. Toss gently, top with whole basil leaves, and serve.