**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.
CRANBERRY-PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD
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
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
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 1h38m
Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Categories Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 17
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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