Wheat Berry & Wild Rice Salad with Strawberries & B

Name: Wheat Berry & Wild Rice Salad with Strawberries & Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Cooked Wheat Berries; 1 cup Cooked Wild Rice; 1/2 cups Strawberries, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped; 1/4 cups Toasted Chopped Pecans; 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil (or Other Flavorless Oil); 2 Tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Honey; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

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Once the wild rice and wheat berries have cooked put them into a medium sized bowl and let them cool to room temperature.
2
Add the diced strawberries, basil, and toasted pecans into the cooled wild rice and wheat berries.
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In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Pour the dressing onto the salad and toss gently until everything is combined.
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Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to an hour.
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Notes: Be sure to give yourself enough time to make this salad.
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The wheat berries and wild rice take between 30-45 minutes to cook.
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Make sure that the wheat berries and wild rice are cool before adding the strawberries and basil so that the heat doesnt cause the basil to wilt and berries to cook.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Cooked Wheat Berries, 1 cup Cooked Wild Rice, 1/2 cups Strawberries, Diced, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berry & Wild Rice Salad with Strawberries & Basil 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 & Wild Rice Salad with Strawberries & Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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