WHEAT BERRY SALAD

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Provided by Tasha Kaye

Categories     Salads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups of water
1/2 cup dry wheatberries
1/2 cup yellow or red onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
6-8 kalamata olives, quartered
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (these are the highlight of this salad!)
a few sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon evoo
red wine vinegar to taste (i splashed a few drops in, tossed and tasted. i kept doing this until i was satisfied - 2 tablespoons roughly)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the wheat berries, water and a pinch of salt into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium/low until wheat has desired texture - about an hour or longer. Take off heat, strain and put in the fridge to cool. Once they have cooled, combine all of the ingredients together. Salt and pepper to taste. Place back in the fridge for 30 minutes or longer. Serve. This salad can be used as a side or eaten as a main meal.

ivvy slexzie
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Angel Valtierra
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad.


Ishwor Shrestha
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Benedicta Quansah
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This is one of my favorite salads to make in the summer.


Anthony Lewis
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I'm not a huge fan of wheat berries, but this salad converted me.


Juliet Ngoe
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal.


Kanairo Boy
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I used a different type of dressing, but it was still delicious.


Simon Gayond
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I added some grilled chicken to the salad for extra protein.


Md Awlad
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover wheat berries.


Nwafor Charles
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5 stars!


Alejandro López
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Hickyz 3
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The dressing is the perfect complement to the salad. It is light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.


Gorala You have
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I am not usually a fan of wheat berries, but they were cooked perfectly and had a great texture.


Alfa Koki
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The salad is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. I especially appreciate that it is a healthy and filling option.


Asad gujjar Asad gujjar
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This wheat berry salad is a delightful dish that is packed with flavor and texture. I love the combination of the chewy wheat berries, crunchy vegetables, and tangy dressing.


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