Autumn Wheat Berry Salad Recipe

Name: Autumn Wheat Berry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Wheat Berries; 3 cups Water; 2 cups Butternut Squash, Cubed; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 whole Orange, Zested; 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice; 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup; 1/2 cups Chopped Parsley; 3/4 cups Dried Cranberries; 1/4 cups Sliced Almonds

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup Wheat Berries
3 cups Water
2 cups Butternut Squash, Cubed
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 whole Orange, Zested
3 Tablespoons Orange Juice
1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
1/2 cups Chopped Parsley
3/4 cups Dried Cranberries
1/4 cups Sliced Almonds

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1. Combine the wheat berries and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until soft, about 40-50 minutes.
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2. Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
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3. On a baking sheet, toss the squash and half of the olive oil. Spread into an even layer and roast until soft, about 20-30 minutes.
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4. While the wheat berries and squash cook, prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the orange zest and juice, remaining half of the olive oil and the maple syrup in a bowl.
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5. After cooking, drain the wheat berries in a fine colander.
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6. In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, squash, vinaigrette, parsley and cranberries.
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7. If you have time, cool in the refrigerator.
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8. Top with sliced almonds just prior to serving.
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Notes:
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1. This tastes best after refrigerating and can be made the day before serving.
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2. Look for wheat berries in the grains section at your local grocery store, some grocers carry them in the bulk section.
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3. For gluten-free, replace the wheat berries with quinoa.
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4. Short on time? Substitute quicker-cooking couscous for the wheat berries.

969

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup Wheat Berries, 3 cups Water, 2 cups Butternut Squash, Cubed, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, and more.

Yes, Autumn Wheat Berry Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Autumn Wheat Berry Salad

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