Wheat Berry and Blistered Tomato Mason Jars Salad

A wheat berry salad topped with tomatoes, eggplant, arugula and a dairy free basil-almond pesto. Assembled in a mason jar, these are great for on-the-go activities!

For the Salad:
1 cup wheat berries
3 cups water
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 cups cubed eggplant
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup Lightly Salted Blue Diamond Almonds
2 cups arugula

For the Pesto:
1/4 cup Lightly Salted Blue Diamond Almonds
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 cups packed basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt

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