Best 5 Wheat Berry Kale Cranberry Salad Recipes

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**Wheat Berry Kale Cranberry Salad: A Nutritious and Delicious Treat**

Indulge in a culinary delight with Wheat Berry Kale Cranberry Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of whole grains, leafy greens, and tangy berries. This salad is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring hearty wheat berries, tender kale, juicy cranberries, and a zesty dressing. It's not just a salad; it's a nutritional powerhouse, packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With three delightful variations – a classic vinaigrette dressing, a creamy avocado dressing, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing – this salad offers a versatile and customizable culinary experience. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with this wholesome and delectable Wheat Berry Kale Cranberry Salad.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

KALE SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES



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This easy holiday salad gets its flavor from a sweet citrus dressing that's infused into the kale by massaging the greens and the dressing together with your hands. We like a mix of kale for this recipe, but any type of kale will work.

Provided by Liz Mervosh

Categories     Healthy Vegetarian Kale Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
7 cups stemmed and torn mixed kale, such as lacinato, curly and/or red
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Stir shallot and vinegar together in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in oil, honey, orange zest, orange juice, salt and pepper. Add kale and massage the mixture gently with your hands until the kale is lightly wilted, about 3 minutes. Arrange the salad on a platter; sprinkle with cranberries and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 262.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

CRANBERRY-PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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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.

KALE SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES



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I originally combined several recipes for kale salad and made several versions over the last 5 years. Despite numerous requests, I did not write it down until last year and have since perfected it. Whenever I take it to a potluck, I always take an empty bowl home.

Provided by Rita M Frantz

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Kale Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup water
½ cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon honey
16 ounces kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
1 red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine water and cranberries in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries are soft and liquid is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in honey, remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
  • Put kale and red onion in an 8-quart pot or a very large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over the kale and stir well. Add feta cheese, walnuts, and moist cranberries with their syrup; stir until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate, stirring occasionally, until kale has wilted and shrunken in size, 3 to 8 hours.
  • To serve, transfer to a smaller serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 295.4 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES



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Ellie Krieger's recipe from Food Network. It's the closest I can find to the wheatberry salad I've had from the deli at Whole Foods, which is to die for! This has tons of 5 star reviews on FN's website. Posting for safekeeping!

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups wheat berries
3/4 cup walnuts or 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 scallion, chopped (white and green parts)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the nuts in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

WHEATBERRY SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE



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A wheatberry is the whole wheat kernel. You can grind it to make flour, but if you boil it like a bean, you're left with a delicious whole grain that has a nutty flavor and pops in your mouth when you eat it. This simple wheatberry salad from Kim Quay, the owner of Comfort Food, a catering and prepared food business in Morrisville, Pa., is made with dried cranberries, sautéed red onion, carrots and celery then tossed with a light mustard vinaigrette. For a vegan version, omit the goat cheese.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound organic red winter wheatberries, rinsed and soaked for several hours or overnight in copious water to cover
Salt and pepper
1 large red onion, diced
3 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces organic goat cheese
3 shallots
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons grain mustard
Salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
1 1/4 cups blended oil

Steps:

  • Place the wheatberries and their soaking water in a large pot. Add salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour or until the grains are tender and beginning to splay. Turn off the heat, and allow the wheatberries to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes. Drain and chill.
  • Prepare the vinaigrette. Place all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, then slowly add in oil to emulsify.
  • Sauté the onion, carrot and celery with the olive oil in a sauté pan. When vegetables are soft, remove from the heat and mix with cooked wheatberries. Add dried cranberries and toss with dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in serving dish and crumble goat cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh produce and whole grains will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your salad.
  • Cook the wheat berries al dente: They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light vinaigrette is all you need to enhance the flavors of the ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Wheat berries are best when they are fresh and slightly warm.
  • Make it your own: Feel free to add other ingredients that you like, such as nuts, seeds, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Wheat berry, kale, and cranberry salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it is also a good source of fiber. The combination of wheat berries, kale, and cranberries creates a salad that is both hearty and refreshing. If you are looking for a new salad recipe to try, this one is definitely worth a try.

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