Wheat Berry Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cups wheat berries
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 cup scallions, roots removed and cut thin on the bias
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

An Aux Délices favorite, this toothy wheat berry salad is not only delicious but very healthy!

Directions

Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water. Add the wheat berries and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, until just tender.

Drain and cool for 20 to 25 minutes.

When the wheat berries have cooled but are still warm, add the pine nuts, scallions, cranberries, olive oil, and vinegar. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.

Chill completely in the refrigerator before serving.