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Wheat Berry Salad with Dried Fruit

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 3 cups water
  
• 1 cup uncooked wheat berries
  
• 1/2 cup minced shallots
  
• 1/4 cup cranberry juice
  
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  
• 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
  
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries
  
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) diced Gouda cheese
  
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  
• 1/4 cup dried currants
  
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Combine water and wheat berries in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Drain and rinse with cold water.
   
   
2. Combine shallots and next 6 ingredients (shallots through salt) in a large bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.
   
   
3. Add wheat berries, cranberries, and remaining ingredients to vinegrette, and toss to combine. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
   
   
4. Servings: 6
   
   
5. serving size: 1 cup - 355 cal, 11.7g fat, 9.4g pro, 55.2g carb, 7.8g fiber, 11mg chol,2.1mg iron, 332mg sod, 118mg calc