Best Wheat Berry Salad With Walnuts Dates And Celery Recipes

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WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups hard wheat berries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup tart dried cherries, chopped
1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and 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 walnuts 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.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH WALNUTS, DATES, AND CELERY



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If you don't have time to soak the wheat berries overnight, do a quick soak: Put them in a pot of cold water, and bringthem to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 1 hour, and drain.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces wheat berries (1 cup), soaked overnight and drained
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 to 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped pitted dates
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place soaked wheat berries in a large pot, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
  • Combine vinegar and orange juice and zest in a small bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified.
  • Combine wheat berries, celery, walnuts, and dates. Stir in vinaigrette and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 67 g

BERRY WALNUT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup mayonnaise, regular or low fat
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup precooked wheat berries
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
1 McIntosh apple, cored and finely diced
Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a mixing bowl blend the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon rind and juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. Blend in the walnuts, wheat berries, celery, bell pepper, apple and adjust the seasoning. Serve over lettuce.

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

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.

WHEATBERRY SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

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.

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

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 WALDORF SALAD



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Categories     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup wheat berries (whole-grain wheat)*
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 Gala or McIntosh apple
1 Granny Smith apple
1 celery rib, sliced thin
2/3 cup packed fresh mint leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
1/2 cup dried sour cherries**
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
8 Boston lettuce leaves
*available at natural and specialty foods shops
**available at specialty foods shops and supermarkets

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water and salt to a boil and add wheat berries. Simmer wheat berries, covered, 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Drain wheat berries in a colander and cool to room temperature.
  • Cut apples into 1/2-inch chunks and in a large bowl toss with wheat berries and all remaining ingredients except lettuce. Season salad with salt and pepper and serve over lettuce.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND DRIED CHERRIES



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I love wheat berries and enjoy them in salads. I am posting a few wheat berry salads from different books and websites. This is my riff on an Ellie Krieger Wheat Berry Salad from the Food Network website. Plan ahead, wheat berries should be soaked overnight before cooking and this time is not included with the prep or cooking time.

Provided by Garlic Chick

Categories     Grains

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 side dish servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups wheat berries
8 cups water
3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
2 stalks chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
1 chopped scallion
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper

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
  • Add walnuts, celery, cherries, scallion and parsley to the wheat berries.
  • Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • Stir dressing into salad.
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 20.7, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.5

INA GARTEN'S WHEATBERRY SALAD



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Make and share this Ina Garten's Wheatberry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DebS 2

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup wheatberries, hard winter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup red onion, finely diced
6 tablespoons 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 fresh 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 300.2, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.6

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