Wheat has a significant place in our culture. There are many traditions and idioms related to it. One of these idioms is “Bugday basak verince orak pahaya cikar.” This can be translated as follows: Sickle becomes valuable only when ear of wheat apears. It means things which you find trivial at ordinary times gain value and importance when you are in need of them. For example, nobody needs coal in Summer and it is of no value and cheap then, but when Winter comes and when people need coal to heat their houses, it comes into a great value.
We love to use wheat in both side dishes and main dishes. I’m going to a colorful and flavorful salad with wheat today, no need to mention how healthy it is. To learn more recipes with wheat, check keskek and wheat pilaf, both of which are traditional wedding dishes.
A healthy and filling salad for summer days.
Ingredients
- ½ cup wheat, soaked overnight
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- a few sprigs of mint, chopped
- a few sprigs of parsley, chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 4 walnuts, divided into big pieces
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- ½ lemon, squeezed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil soaked wheat until tender, but not mushy. When it’s done, wash it with cold water and drain.
- Combine boiled wheat, green onions, red bell pepper, mint, parsley, tomato, walnuts and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
- Mix lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and salt. Pour it on wheat salad and serve.
- You can have this as a side dish or have it as a nutritious lunch.
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anncoo February 24, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Mmm… this wheat salad looks so beautiful and healthy. I really needs to eat this more often after the Chinese New Year.
Zerrin February 26, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Wheat is definitely a healthy grain. As we almost never have rice because of blood sugar concern, I will be experimenting new dishes with wheat.
Cajun Chef Ryan February 24, 2011 at 8:29 pm
Beautiful salad Zerrin, I would like a plate of that now!
Zerrin February 26, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Thanks Ryan! It’s very easy too!
marla February 25, 2011 at 2:23 am
Love the mint in this salad!
Zerrin February 26, 2011 at 11:12 pm
I’m a big fan of fresh mint and can use it with anything!
Nicole @ The Dirty Oven February 25, 2011 at 3:13 am
I so want to try this…alas, just found out I am intolerant to gluten…maybe I could change it up with another type (gluten-free) grain. Thanks for sharing. Love your blog.
Zerrin February 26, 2011 at 11:12 pm
You can absolutely try this with rice too!
Kim - Liv Life February 25, 2011 at 4:34 am
Zerrin, I could eat this nearly every day! Something about the wheat in it fills me up, I love a grain in my salad.
Zerrin February 26, 2011 at 11:02 pm
I sometimes put it into my lunch box and take it to work. So filling too!
A little bit of everything February 25, 2011 at 6:08 am
I love using wheat or bulgur in my salad. yours looks so delicious and refreshing. thanks for sharing Zerrin. hope you’ll have a wonderful Friday
Zerrin February 26, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Bulgur and wheat are obviously healthier and tastier!
irena February 25, 2011 at 6:42 am
Looks wonderful, love hint of mint and wheat:)
Zerrin February 26, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Mint gives a great flavor to this salad. I love this herb so much that I can even eat it at breakfast.
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book February 25, 2011 at 7:57 am
What a fabulously healthy and tasty salad. It looks delicious.
Mandy
fladiop February 25, 2011 at 10:08 am
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dokuzuncubulut February 25, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Çok lezzetli ve besleyici bir salata olmuş. Sunumu ise çok iştah açıcı. Çok beğendim, ellerine sağlık Zerrin.
Liz February 25, 2011 at 2:32 pm
What a gorgeous and refreshing salad…I would love this for lunch…again and again!!! Lovely~
torviewtoronto February 26, 2011 at 2:23 am
delicious combination looks wonderful
Megan February 28, 2011 at 2:15 am
I’ve never had a salad like this but it sounds fresh and filling.
OysterCulture March 6, 2011 at 12:47 am
Beautiful and healthy, just about perfect!