Best Apple Pomegranate And Wheat Berry Salad Recipes

APPLE, POMEGRANATE AND WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water.
• Place in a large heavy saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
• Whisk together the orange juice, oil, honey, grated orange rind, salt and pepper.
• Toss together wheat berries, chopped apple, pomegranate seeds, mint and dressing.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

WHEATBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place the wheatberries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain.
• Saute the red onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar.
• In a large bowl, combine the warm wheatberries, sauteed onions, scallions, red bell pepper, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries to absorb the sauce. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND MINT

Steps:

• Cover the wheat berries with water and soak overnight.
• The next day place the wheat berries with 8 cups of water in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender, uncovered.
• Drain and refrigerate until completely cooled.
• Combine wheat berries with apples, mint, shallot, cranberries.
• Whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, coriander, and cinnamon.
• Pour over wheat berry salad, stir to combine.
• Top with feta if using.
• Serve.