Wheat Berry Salad 🥗
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Description
This delightful wheat berry salad is a versatile dish perfect for any time of the year, but particularly delightful during the fall season, ideal for accompanying holiday lunches. The prep and cooking times provided include necessary chilling to enhance flavors and textures, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 3 tablespoons dried currants
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/2 cup cashews, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Wheat Berries: In a large pan, combine the wheat berries, golden raisins, dried currants, chopped shallot, and water.
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Cook the Wheat Berries: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and allow to simmer until the wheat berries are very tender, approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking.
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Drain and Transfer: Once the wheat berries are tender, drain any excess liquid and transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
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Add Flavorful Ingredients: To the bowl of cooked wheat berries, add the olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, red wine vinegar, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, diced apples, toasted cashews, and crumbled feta cheese.
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Mix Well: Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the dressing coats the wheat berries evenly. Season with salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
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Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Give it a gentle stir once during chilling.
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Enjoy: Once chilled, serve the wheat berry salad as a delightful side dish or a light meal on its own.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 272.4
- Fat: 15.3g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7g
- Cholesterol: 8.3mg
- Sodium: 235.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Sugar: 21.8g
- Protein: 5g
Notes:
- This wheat berry salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing a balance of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein.
- Customize the salad by adding your favorite fruits, nuts, or cheeses to suit your taste preferences.
- Perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or as a refreshing summer or winter dish.
- Make ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for easy meal prep throughout the week.
