WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES AND CRANBERRIES

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Every year at Christmastime, I serve this hearty and colorful salad. If you like, prepare it ahead of time and remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Deleware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups water
2 cups wheat berries
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add wheat berries and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 55-60 minutes or until softened. Drain., In a large bowl, combine wheat berries and 1/2 cup Italian dressing. Cool., Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cranberries, green and ripe olives, capers and basil. Pour remaining dressing over top; toss to coat. Season with pepper and remaining salt. Top with blue cheese.

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