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Wheat Berry Salad
Author: Ellie Krieger
Total Time: 1 hr 38 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr 3 min
Yield: 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup
Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Excellent source of: Fiber, Vitamin K, Manganese

Good source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron