Wheat Berry Salad

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nancy Lange, Phoenix, Arizona

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This hearty salad is bursting with harvest flavors and healthful omega-3s. The chewy wheat berries, sweet-tart dried cherries and crunchy walnuts make a winning combination.—Nancy Lange, Phoenix, Arizona

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Wheat Berry Salad

Yield:6 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups wheat berries
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Mixed salad greens, optional
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Directions

  1. Place wheat berries in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 1 hour or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Cool completely.
  2. Add celery, cherries, walnuts, parsley and green onion to wheat berries. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended; add to salad and toss to coat. If desired, serve over greens.
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