This is one of my favorite side dishes. I love the burst of the wheat berries and the sweetness of the cranberries.

Easy to make and great to serve to company. Be prepared to share the recipe with them!

Wheat Berry Apple Salad with Cranberries

Author Laura London

This is one of my favorite side dishes. I love the burst of the wheat berries and the sweetness of the cranberries.

Easy to make and great to serve to company. Be prepared to share the recipe with them!

1 1/2 c hard red winter-wheat berries (cooked & drained)

7 c cold water

1/3 c freshly squeezed orange juice

1/3 c dried cranberries

1 large apple - Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady are my favorites, unpeeled, diced

1/2 c pecan halves, or walnut halves toasted and coarsely chopped

3 tbsp. raspberry vinegar

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

Rinse wheat berries well under cool running water
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Drain and rinse. Let cool to room temperature
Combine orange juice and cranberries in a small bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes
Combine wheat berries, apple and nuts in a large bowl; stir gently
Add the OJ & Cranberries to the wheat berries, mix well
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature

Sometimes I add

Chopped Yellow or Red Peppers

Chopped Green Onion

Chopped Spinach

Ginger

Lemon Juice

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