PEAR WALNUT WHEAT BERRY SALAD

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This is a recipe I created using wheat berries which is a healthy alternative to rice. It's also easy to substitute different nuts or fruit depending on what you have on hand.

Provided by Tami Regan

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups water
2 cups wheat berries
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup canola oil
½ cup raspberry wine vinegar
½ cup raspberry preserves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 firm pear, cored and diced
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup dried cranberries
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water and wheat berries to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the wheat berries are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain any excess water and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake walnuts in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and cool.
  • Whisk canola oil, raspberry wine vinegar, raspberry preserves, mustard, oregano, and black pepper together in a bowl until vinaigrette is smooth. Measure 1/2 cup vinaigrette and store remaining vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.
  • Combine wheat berries, walnuts, pear, Gorgonzola cheese, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl. Drizzle 1/2 cup vinaigrette over wheat berries mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 194.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

blazing team yoyo
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors are amazing and the wheat berries add a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiktok Pk
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This is a great salad! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Brendan Michel
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, picnics, and even just for lunch at home. It's always a hit.


Tefo Sekabate
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This salad is amazing! I made it for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. The combination of flavors is perfect and the wheat berries add a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Gillani sayed
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The wheat berries add a nice chewy texture and the pears and walnuts add a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


noluvmali 23
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This is a great salad! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


manisha magar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The wheat berries add a nice chewy texture and the pears and walnuts add a nice sweetness and cr


Justin Baker
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The wheat berries add a nice chewy texture and the pears and walnuts add a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Madloph Dlobhas
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors are amazing and the wheat berries add a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Smart Bablu
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This is a great salad! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Melee.k1 Sharuma
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, picnics, and even just for lunch at home. It's always a hit.


MD Sharif Shikder
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This salad is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The combination of flavors is perfect and the wheat berries add a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.