If you're looking for a delightful and healthy salad that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than cranberry pecan wheat berry salad. This colorful and flavorful dish combines the nutty flavor of wheat berries with the tartness of cranberries, the crunch of pecans, and the sweetness of maple syrup. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. With its vibrant colors and delicious combination of flavors, cranberry pecan wheat berry salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRANBERRY-PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD
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
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
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 1h38m
Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD
A sweet but zesty salad with a unique twist of carmelized pecans. Try serving for brunch along with "Baked French Toast" and "Bacon and Onion Quiche"
Provided by Marc Austin
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Start by carmelizing pecans.
- Melt butter in pan.
- Add brown sugar and stir unti mixture bubbles and doesn't appear to greasy or too dry.
- Add pecans, stir and cook until well coated.
- Place on cookie sheet to dry and cool.
- Prepare the salad dressing.
- Mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Add jam, orange juice and ginger.
- Put greens, cranberries, cheese and carmelized pecans in a salad bowl.
- Toss with salad dressing and serve immediately.
- Try serving for brunch along with"Baked French Toast" and"Bacon and Onion Quiche".
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 201.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 9.1
WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES
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
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.
CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD
Raspberry Dijon vinaigrette is savory with cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, and feta cheese. A real crowd pleaser! Can substitute brie for feta, too.
Provided by STACY38
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
- In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil.
- In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 779.9 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
CRANBERRY PEAR SALAD
This delicious salad works well as a side or on its own. Especially good in fall and winter months when fresh summer salad fare is harder to come by.
Provided by ChrissyCoole
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Combine greens, pears, cranberries, pecans, and Havarti cheese in a large bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and toss. Garnish with almonds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 49.8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked wheat berries. You can find them in the grain section of most grocery stores.
- If you're using dried cranberries, be sure to plump them up in hot water before adding them to the salad.
- You can use any type of nuts in this salad, but pecans and walnuts are especially good choices.
- If you don't have any fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead. Just add it to the salad dressing.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Cranberry Pecan Wheat Berry Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The salad is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Give this recipe a try the next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad.
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