Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups hard red spring wheat berries
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup pecan or walnut halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
To prepare wheat berries: Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water. Place in a large heavy saucepan. Add water and 1 teaspoon salt. 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.
To prepare salad: Combine cooked wheat berries, lemon juice, oil, celery, cherries, blueberries, parsley, and nuts in a large bowl; stir gently.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature. read more words!
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