Wheat-berry Salad With Grilled Tofu

Ingredients

For Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 lb tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

For Marinated Tofu

  • 1 (14-oz) block extra-firm tofu, cut crosswise into 4 thick slices
  • 1 cup reserved tomato vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

For Wheat Berries

  • 1 cup wheat berries (whole-grain wheat)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Salad

  • 1/2 lb cherry tomatoes (about 14)
  • 4 yellow bell peppers (1 1/2 lb)
  • 3 celery ribs, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pitted brine-cured black olives, such as Kalamata, halved
  • 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups)
  • 1 cup torn fresh mint leaves

Description

Studded With Delectably Nutty Wheat Berries, This Substantial Salad Of Charred Tomatoes, Peppers, And Tofu Truly Deserves Its Billing As A Main Course.

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