Best 8 Wheat Berry Salad With Pineapple And Cranberries Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Wheat Berry Salad with Pineapple and Cranberries recipe, a vibrant and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad combines the nutty flavor of wheat berries with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and the tartness of cranberries. With its colorful appearance and refreshing taste, this salad is a perfect side dish for any occasion.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to suit your preferences. The Cranberry Orange Wheat Berry Salad features a tangy dressing made with orange juice and zest, while the Wheat Berry Salad with Roasted Vegetables adds a smoky and savory twist with roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms.

For a lighter option, try the Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, where a zesty lemon dressing brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients. And for those who love avocado, the Wheat Berry Salad with Avocado and Corn is a creamy and satisfying choice.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious combination of wheat berries, fruits, and vegetables in this versatile salad. With its nutritional value and delightful taste, the Wheat Berry Salad with Pineapple and Cranberries is a recipe you'll want to make again and again.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

WHEAT SALAD



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I serve this creamy wheat and pineapple salad at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It's a family favorite!

Provided by Melanie

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups whole wheat berries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15.25 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Soak wheat berries in a bowl of water for at least 5 hours or overnight. Drain and place in a slow cooker with enough water to cover by one inch. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours, until tender. Add more water if needed. When tender, drain, and rinse under cold water to chill.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, pineapple and lemon juice. Stir in the dry pudding mix until smooth. Stir in the wheat berries until evenly coated. Fold in whipped topping just before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 213.2 mg, Sugar 18.8 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.

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.

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



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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.

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

WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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Whole grain wheat berries add a nutlike flavor and a pleasantly chewy texture to this vegetable salad - a hearty side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup uncooked wheat berries
3 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, soak wheat berries in water 30 minutes.
  • Heat berries and water to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; partially cover and simmer 55 to 60 minutes or until wheat berries are tender. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • In large serving bowl, toss wheat berries, salad ingredients and dressing. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked wheat berries or cook them in advance.
  • If you don't have pineapple juice, you can use orange juice or water.
  • Add more or less cayenne pepper to taste.
  • For a sweeter salad, add more dried cranberries.
  • For a more savory salad, add more chopped walnuts.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This wheat berry salad with pineapple and cranberries is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it is sure to please everyone at your table.

This salad is also very easy to make. Simply cook the wheat berries, then combine them with the other ingredients in a bowl. You can serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this wheat berry salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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