Maple-Glazed Salmon With Warm Wheat Berry Salad

Name: Maple-Glazed Salmon With Warm Wheat Berry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups wheat berries; 1/2 cup finely diced carrots; 1/2 cup finely diced celery; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup toasted pecans; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 pounds salmon; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 2 cups mache lettuce

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 1/2 cups wheat berries
1/2 cup finely diced carrots
1/2 cup finely diced celery
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted pecans
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds salmon
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cups mache lettuce

1
Bring 4 cups water to boil; add wheat berries. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, for 1 hour or until tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Drain; set aside.
2
Cook carrots and celery in 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over moderate heat for 3 minutes or until tender. Add wheat berries and cranberries, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until hot. Transfer to serving bowl, and stir in next 4 ingredients (through pepper). Cover and keep warm.
3
Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Brush a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon olive oil; arrange salmon, skin side down. Combine maple syrup and mustard; spread on top of salmon. Roast in middle of oven for 7 minutes. Turn broiler on; broil salmon for 3-4 minutes or until golden on top. Transfer salmon to a cutting board, and cut half of it into 4 (6-ounce) pieces; reserve the rest.
4
Reserve 1 1/2 cups wheat berry mixture. Stir mache into the remaining wheat berry salad. Serve each piece of salmon on top of salad.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 1/2 cups wheat berries, 1/2 cup finely diced carrots, 1/2 cup finely diced celery, and more.

Yes, Maple-Glazed Salmon With Warm Wheat Berry Salad falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!