Wheat Berry-Cranberry Salad Recipe

Name: Wheat Berry-Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked wheat berries (hard winter wheat); 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup fresh cranberries; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup cranberry juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked wheat berries (hard winter wheat)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1
Place the wheat berries in a medium bowl, and cover with water to 2 inches above wheat berries. Cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain.
2
Place wheat berries and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above wheat berries; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 1 hour or until tender. Drain; cool to room temperature.
3
Combine cranberries and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Cook for 4 minutes or until cranberries pop, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl; cool 10 minutes.
4
Add juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to cranberry mixture; stir well to combine. Add wheat berries, celery, onion, parsley, and pecans to cranberry mixture; stir well. Serve at room temperature, or cover and chill.

190

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked wheat berries (hard winter wheat), 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry-Cranberry 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.

Wheat Berry-Cranberry Salad

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