Wheat Berry (Or Farro) And Lima Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups wheat berries or whole spelt (farro)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (herb or garlic flavored)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 seeded and chopped cucumber (large)
1 cup frozen lima beans (thawed)
1 seeded and chopped tomato (large)
1 seeded and chopped red bell pepper (med)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Bring water and first 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add the wheat berries or spelt; return to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered 45 to 60 minutes or until tender and drain.
Rinse with cold running water and drain again.
Or - in a large saucepan soak spelt in water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours. Do not drain, bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until tender.
Transfer wheat berries or spelt to a large bowl.
Add lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper - toss to combine and let stand 15 minutes.
Stir in the cucumber, lima beans, tomato, sweet pepper, olive oil, mint and basil.
Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 3 days.