INGREDIENTS
1 cup
hard red wheat berries, rinsed (*see notes for substitution options)
3
and 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
extra virgin olive oil
1
bunch of fresh (thick) asparagus, tough ends trimmed
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2
medium garlic cloves, peeled
2 oz
baby arugula
1
and 1/2 ounces fresh basil (set aside 1-2 leaves for garnishing)
1/4 cup
raw or toasted shelled pistachios, plus more for garnishing
1/3 cup
extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
freshly squeezed lemon juice
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
roughly chopped raw or toasted shelled pistachios
freshly grated lemon zest
shaved aged Manchego or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese