Wheat Berry Salad

Wheat Berry Salad

Serves:6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Ingredients

· 1 1/2 cups hard wheat berries

· 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

· 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

· 1/2 cup tart dried cherries or cranberries, chopped

· 1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped

· 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley or cilantro leaves

· 3 tablespoons olive oil

· 2 tablespoons lemon juice

· Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Let soak overnight. 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 or spread on a baking sheet in a 350^o F oven for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, nuts, 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