Wheat Berry Salad With Dried Cherries and Apricots

Name: Wheat Berry Salad With Dried Cherries and Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups wheat berries; 8 cups water; ½ cup chopped dried cherries; ½ cup chopped dried apricot; 14-½ cup chopped red onion; 4 chopped scallions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 1 -2 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cover the wheat berries with water and soak overnight.
2
The next day place the wheat berries with 8 cups of water in a large saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender, uncovered.
4
Drain and refrigerate until completely cooled.
5
Combine the wheat berries, apricots, cherries, red onion, scallion, and parsley in a bowl.
6
Whisk together the vinegar (use the amount to your taste - sometimes I even use champagne vinegar here), dijon mustard, olive oil and salt and pepper.
7
Stir dressing into the wheat berry salad.
8
Serve.

281

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups wheat berries, 8 cups water, ½ cup chopped dried cherries, ½ cup chopped dried apricot, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry Salad With Dried Cherries and Apricots 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!