Wheat Berry Salad with Goat Cheese and Golden Raisi

Name: Wheat Berry Salad with Goat Cheese and Golden Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries; 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 small bulbs fennel, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1/2 cup golden raisins; 4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup); 16 pitted large green olives, coarsely chopped; 1 5-oz. bag arugula or baby spinach (6 cups); 3 oz. aged goat cheese, crumbled ( 3/4 cup); 1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped; 3 1/2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; 3 1/2 Tbs. honey

Servings: persons

1 cup wheat berries
2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 small bulbs fennel, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup)
16 pitted large green olives, coarsely chopped
1 5-oz. bag arugula or baby spinach (6 cups)
3 oz. aged goat cheese, crumbled ( 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
3 1/2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
3 1/2 Tbs. honey

1
To make Wheat Berry Salad: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in saucepan.
2
Add wheat berries, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered, 1 hour, or until grains are tender, adding more water as necessary.
3
Cool in covered pan, then drain if necessary.
4
Toss together wheat berries, chickpeas, fennel, raisins, green onions, and olives.
5
Refrigerate up to 3 days.
6
To make Honey-Balsamic Dressing: Place balsamic vinegar and honey in small plastic container with lid, cover, and shake to combine.
7
To serve: Toss arugula with 3 Tbs.
8
Honey-Balsamic Dressing in bowl.
9
Toss wheat berry mixture with goat cheese, pistachios and remaining dressing.
10
Divide arugula among eight plates.
11
Top with Wheat Berry Salad, and serve.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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: 1 cup wheat berries, 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 2 small bulbs fennel, chopped (1 1/2 cups), 1/2 cup golden raisins, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry Salad with Goat Cheese and Golden Raisins 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.

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Wheat Berry Salad with Goat Cheese and Golden Raisins

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Variations & substitutions

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