Wheat Berry Salad With Fruit & Feta Recipe

Name: Wheat Berry Salad With Fruit & Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups hard red wheat berries; ½ cup dried cherries; 1 cup roasted almonds; 2 medium apples, peeled and cut into bite size pieces; 1 tablespoon orange zest; ½ cup orange juice (zest and juice of one orange); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup golden raisin; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 3 -4 tablespoons herbs, of your choice (can leave out)

Servings: persons

2 cups hard red wheat berries
½ cup dried cherries
1 cup roasted almonds
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup orange juice (zest and juice of one orange)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 -4 tablespoons herbs, of your choice (can leave out)

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Starting with about 7 Cups of water, boil wheat for 1 hour, keeping the water level about an inch above the wheat.
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(You will need to add water periodically.
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Roast Almonds by baking on a cookie sheet or pan at 400* for 10 minutes, stirring/flipping after 5 minutes.
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Set aside to cool, then chop to desired size.
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Peel and cut apples, finely grate orange zest, juice orange (chunks in the juice are okay.
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When wheat is done boiling (it should have a tender, rubbery consistency), drain and rinse with cold water.
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Drain well.
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My feta was herb-soaked in a garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, dill mix.
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It adds a lot to the salad.
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Mix everything together.
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You can serve it right away, but it gets even better the next day.

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups hard red wheat berries, ½ cup dried cherries, 1 cup roasted almonds, 2 medium apples, peeled and cut into bite size pieces, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry Salad With Fruit & Feta 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!

Wheat Berry Salad With Fruit & Feta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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