CRANBERRY-PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Cranberry-Pecan Wheat Berry Salad image

I love to experiment with different grains and wanted to give wheat berries a try. My whole family goes nuts for this salad, especially my mom. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked wheat berries, rinsed
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium tart apple, diced
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook wheat berries according to package directions; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine the next 5 ingredients; add wheat berries. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

sunny prince
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans.


thulisile nyathi
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to add some color to your plate. The cranberries and pecans add a pop of color and make it look very festive.


Sadrija Berisha
[email protected]

I love the dressing on this salad. It's light and tangy and it really complements the flavors of the other ingredients.


Mandal Kumar
[email protected]

This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and it's even better the next day.


Carrie Jernigan
[email protected]

I've made this salad with different types of nuts and it's always delicious. I've used walnuts, pecans, and almonds. They all work well.


Farhan Nayeem
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover wheat berries. I always have some leftover after making wheat berry pilaf and this is a great way to use them up.


Alex Rockx
[email protected]

I love the texture of this salad. The cranberries are soft and chewy, the pecans are crunchy, and the wheat berries are firm. It's a great combination.


md Said Miya
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and nuts. It's healthy and delicious!


emil peshev
[email protected]

I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Sheikh Abid Ali
[email protected]

This salad is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together. It's that simple!


Faisal Akbar
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cranberries are tart, the pecans are sweet, and the wheat berries are nutty. It's a perfect balance.


Haki Ku
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have some leftover after Thanksgiving and this is a great way to use them up.


Kader Haja
[email protected]

I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


ENY
[email protected]

This is a great salad for a crowd. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.


Roii GR
[email protected]

I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mdselimhossen mdselimhossen
[email protected]

This salad is amazing! The combination of cranberries, pecans, and wheat berries is perfect. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.