Cook up this easy, healthy Wheat Berry Salad for a quick, colorful, and nutritious meal.
Author:Norann Oleson
Prep Time:15 minutes
Additional Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 3 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 38 minutes
Yield:Serves 6
Category:Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups hard wheat berries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup tart dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup diced red or yellow pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
6 to 8 cherry tomatoes
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
Instructions
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, about 20 minutes.
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, peppers, red onion, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
