Best Wheat Berry Salad With Pomegranate Recipes

Wheatberry Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup hard winter wheatberries
Kosher salt
1 cup finely diced red onion (1 onion)
6 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
1/2 red bell pepper, small diced
1 carrot, small diced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

Apple, Pomegranate and Wheat Berry Salad image

Provided by Debbwl

Categories Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wheat berries
2 cups water
1 large apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, from 1 pomegranate
1/4 cup of fresh mint, sliced into ribbons
1/3-1/2 cup orange juice, juice of 1 orange
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 53.2, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9, Protein 0.6