Best Wheat Berry Salad With Apples Cranberries And Mint Recipes

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND MINT

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I love wheat berries and am posting a few recipes from books, websites and friends on Zaar for everyone's use. This one came from "everyday food storage" website. This is my version. Plan ahead, wheat berries must soak overnight and this time is not included with the prep or cooking time in the recipe.

Provided by Garlic Chick

Categories Grains

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 side servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups wheat berries
8 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 diced granny smith apples
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 minced shallot or green onion
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled feta (optional)

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.

CRANBERRY-PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD

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I love to experiment with different grains and wanted to give wheat berries a try. My whole family goes nuts for this salad, especially my mom. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked wheat berries, rinsed
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium tart apple, diced
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook wheat berries according to package directions; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine the next 5 ingredients; add wheat berries. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES

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Ellie Krieger's recipe from Food Network. It's the closest I can find to the wheatberry salad I've had from the deli at Whole Foods, which is to die for! This has tons of 5 star reviews on FN's website. Posting for safekeeping!

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups wheat berries
3/4 cup walnuts or 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 scallion, chopped (white and green parts)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the nuts in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.