When it comes to healthy and hearty salads, wheat berry kale cranberry salad stands out as a nutritional powerhouse. With its combination of whole grains, leafy greens, and dried fruit, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. The nutty flavor of wheat berries pairs perfectly with the earthy taste of kale and the tangy sweetness of cranberries. Topped with a tangy dressing, this salad is a delightful and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish.
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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.
WHEATBERRY SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE
A wheatberry is the whole wheat kernel. You can grind it to make flour, but if you boil it like a bean, you're left with a delicious whole grain that has a nutty flavor and pops in your mouth when you eat it. This simple wheatberry salad from Kim Quay, the owner of Comfort Food, a catering and prepared food business in Morrisville, Pa., is made with dried cranberries, sautéed red onion, carrots and celery then tossed with a light mustard vinaigrette. For a vegan version, omit the goat cheese.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the wheatberries and their soaking water in a large pot. Add salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour or until the grains are tender and beginning to splay. Turn off the heat, and allow the wheatberries to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes. Drain and chill.
- Prepare the vinaigrette. Place all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, then slowly add in oil to emulsify.
- Sauté the onion, carrot and celery with the olive oil in a sauté pan. When vegetables are soft, remove from the heat and mix with cooked wheatberries. Add dried cranberries and toss with dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in serving dish and crumble goat cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WHEAT-BERRY, KALE & CRANBERRY SALAD
Steps:
- Rinse wheat berries. Combine with 8 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce heat to medium-high. Cook, covered, until wheat berries are tender, 30 to 35 min. Stir in cranberries during the last 2 min of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water. Whisk oil with vinegar and salt in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Stir in wheat-berry mixture, kale, onion and pepper. Serve immediately. Keeps well, refrigerated, up to 1 day. Shopping Tip:
WHEATBERRY SALAD
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.
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-KALE SALAD
Simple, fresh, and flavorful crunchy kale salad. A big bowl makes a nice light lunch.
Provided by Valentina
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine kale, onions, cranberries, walnuts, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Crumble goat cheese and add to salad. Add raspberry dressing and balsamic vinegar to the bowl and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 219.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
KALE SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES
I originally combined several recipes for kale salad and made several versions over the last 5 years. Despite numerous requests, I did not write it down until last year and have since perfected it. Whenever I take it to a potluck, I always take an empty bowl home.
Provided by Rita M Frantz
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine water and cranberries in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries are soft and liquid is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in honey, remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
- Put kale and red onion in an 8-quart pot or a very large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over the kale and stir well. Add feta cheese, walnuts, and moist cranberries with their syrup; stir until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate, stirring occasionally, until kale has wilted and shrunken in size, 3 to 8 hours.
- To serve, transfer to a smaller serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 295.4 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked wheat berries. You can find them in the natural foods section of most grocery stores.
- If you're using dried cranberries, be sure to rehydrate them before adding them to the salad. To do this, simply soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes, or until they're plump and soft.
- This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. If you have any cooked sweet potatoes, beets, or Brussels sprouts on hand, feel free to add them to the salad.
- For a heartier salad, add some cooked chicken, tofu, or quinoa.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This wheat berry, kale, and cranberry salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a variety of fall flavors. With its hearty grains, leafy greens, and tart cranberries, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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