Wheat Berry Salad with Blood Oranges, Feta, and Red Onion Vinaigrette

Instructions

1. To make the vinaigrette, heat two teaspoons of the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions, season with pepper, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Transfer the onion mixture to a blender and add the vinegar, the remainder of the extra virgin olive oil and a few grinds of fresh, black pepper.
3. To make the salad: Bring 4 cups of water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add a teaspoon of salt and the wheat berries. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the wheat berries are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the warm wheat berries with 6 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Stir to combine. Cut the blood oranges into segments and dice small. Add the orange pieces, feta and parsley, gently toss and serve.