Best 8 Wheat Berry Salad With Apples Cranberries And Mint Recipes

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**Wheat Berry Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Mint: A Refreshing and Wholesome Dish**

Indulge in the goodness of whole grains, crisp apples, tangy cranberries, and refreshing mint in this delightful Wheat Berry Salad. This vibrant dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or even a main course for vegetarians and vegans. Packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants, this salad will not only satisfy your taste buds but also nourish your body. Discover the easy steps to create this wholesome salad, along with variations and additional recipes for dressings and toppings to elevate your culinary experience. Embrace the goodness of whole grains and fresh ingredients in this vibrant Wheat Berry Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups hard wheat berries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup tart dried cherries, chopped
1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and 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 walnuts 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.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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This hearty salad is bursting with harvest flavors and healthful omega-3s. The chewy wheat berries, sweet-tart dried cherries and crunchy walnuts make a winning combination.-Nancy Lange, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups wheat berries
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Mixed salad greens, optional

Steps:

  • Place wheat berries in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 1 hour or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Cool completely., Add celery, cherries, walnuts, parsley and green onion to wheat berries. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended; add to salad and toss to coat. If desired, serve over greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND MINT



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I love wheat berries and am posting a few recipes from books, websites and friends on Zaar for everyone's use. This one came from "everyday food storage" website. This is my version. Plan ahead, wheat berries must soak overnight and this time is not included with the prep or cooking time in the recipe.

Provided by Garlic Chick

Categories     Grains

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 side servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups wheat berries
8 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 diced granny smith apples
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 minced shallot or green onion
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled feta (optional)

Steps:

  • Cover the wheat berries with water and soak overnight.
  • The next day place the wheat berries with 8 cups of water in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender, uncovered.
  • Drain and refrigerate until completely cooled.
  • Combine wheat berries with apples, mint, shallot, cranberries.
  • Whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, coriander, and cinnamon.
  • Pour over wheat berry salad, stir to combine.
  • Top with feta if using.
  • Serve.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH MINT DRESSING



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This Wheat Berry Salad with Mint dressing is Hearty, nourishing, toothsome, flavorful and to die for!

Provided by Dhwani

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup uncooked wheat berry
2 1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup Mint leaves (packed)
1/2 cup Cilantro (packed)
1 clove of garlic
1 shallot
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black peppercorn
2 cups chopped cucumber
2 cups chopped apple
1 cup chopped onion
2 cup packed kale (chopped)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • First of all, wash the wheat berries and drain all the water.
  • Now cook them according to the package instruction.
  • I have cooked them in my Instant Pot. Take all the wheat berries in the inner pot of the instant pot, add water and salt. Stir it.
  • Now close the lid, vent valve on sealing position.
  • Press the pressure button and set the timer for 25 minutes under high pressure. Once cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open the lid and drain the remaining water. And keep the cooked wheat berries aside.
  • In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Keep it aside.
  • Note - We are going to use only half of the dressing. You can store the remaining dressing in the mason jar or container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Take cooked wheat berries, cucumber, kale, onion, kale, almonds, cranberries, apple in a big mixing bowl.
  • Add half of the dressing (or as much as you like). Mix all the ingredients well.
  • Place the salad bowl in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Taste it. Add salt, pepper, or more dressing if required.
  • Serve wheat berry salad cold. Enjoy! I hope you love it as much as we do.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 368 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g

WHEATBERRY SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup hard winter wheatberries
Kosher salt
1 cup finely diced red onion (1 onion)
6 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
1/2 red bell pepper, small diced
1 carrot, small diced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the wheatberries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain.
  • Saute the red onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar.
  • In a large bowl, combine the warm wheatberries, sauteed onions, scallions, red bell pepper, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries to absorb the sauce. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.

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.

WHEAT BERRY WALDORF SALAD



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Categories     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup wheat berries (whole-grain wheat)*
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 Gala or McIntosh apple
1 Granny Smith apple
1 celery rib, sliced thin
2/3 cup packed fresh mint leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
1/2 cup dried sour cherries**
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
8 Boston lettuce leaves
*available at natural and specialty foods shops
**available at specialty foods shops and supermarkets

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water and salt to a boil and add wheat berries. Simmer wheat berries, covered, 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Drain wheat berries in a colander and cool to room temperature.
  • Cut apples into 1/2-inch chunks and in a large bowl toss with wheat berries and all remaining ingredients except lettuce. Season salad with salt and pepper and serve over lettuce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right wheat berries: Look for wheat berries that are plump and have a light brown color.
  • Soak the wheat berries overnight: This will help to soften them and make them more digestible.
  • Cook the wheat berries until they are tender: This should take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let the wheat berries cool before adding them to the salad: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too warm.
  • Use a variety of fruits and vegetables in your salad: This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are many different dressings that can be used on wheat berry salad, so find one that you like.

Conclusion:

Wheat berry salad is a healthy and delicious salad that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it can be made with a variety of different ingredients. With so many delicious variations to try, wheat berry salad is sure to become a favorite recipe in your kitchen.

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