Bean, cracked wheat and cranberry salad

Dried cranberries add a tart sweetness and a good dose of dietary fibre to this tasty side salad.

Recipe «Bean, cracked wheat and cranberry salad» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 20 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 170g cracked wheat, 200g green beans, trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths, 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 3cm lengths, 50g dried cranberries, 45g hazelnuts, roasted, skins removed , 2 tbs chopped fresh chives, 1 tbs lemon juice, 2 tsp olive oil , 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp honey.

Ingredients:

• 170g cracked wheat 
• 200g green beans, trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths 
• 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 3cm lengths 
• 50g dried cranberries 
• 45g hazelnuts, roasted, skins removed 
• 2 tbs chopped fresh chives 
• 1 tbs lemon juice 
• 2 tsp olive oil 
• 1 tsp ground cumin 
• 1 tsp honey 

Instructions

1. Place the wheat in a large heatproof bowl. Pour enough boiling water over wheat to cover. Set aside for 20 minutes to soak. Drain in a sieve, pressing down with the back of a spoon to drain excess moisture.
2. Meanwhile, cook the beans and asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water for 1-2 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
3. Place the wheat in a large bowl. Add the beans, asparagus, cranberries, hazelnuts and chives.
4. Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin and honey together in a small bowl. Add the dressing to the bean salad. Gently toss to combine. Season with pepper.