Sprinkle cranberries into a healthy salad.
Wheat berries are whole wheat kernels that feature a nutty flavor. Add wheat berries to a salad to give the dish a crunchy texture and plenty of healthy fiber. A wheat berry, barley and dried cranberry salad is an explosion of flavors and textures. Barley will give the salad a chewy texture and wholesome flavor, while dried cranberries will add a touch of tangy sweetness. Serve the nutritious salad alone or as a hearty side dish. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 1 cup of wheat berries. Reduce the heat to "low" and simmer the berries for 30 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of pearl barley and continue simmering for another 30 minutes. The wheat berries will burst open when they are ready.
2. Drain the grains and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Cover the top of the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the grains to chill in a refrigerator for at least two hours.
3. Add 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice to the grains.
4. Stir the mixture well with a large spoon. Store the salad in a refrigerator until you are ready to eat it.
Tags: dried cranberries, wheat berries