How to Make Wheatberry Waldorf Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wheatberry Waldorf Salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with hearty wheatberries, crisp apples, crunchy celery, and sweet dried cranberries, this salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Tossed in a creamy and tangy yogurt dressing, it's a refreshing and nutritious choice for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner.

Wheatberries are whole wheat kernels that have a nutty flavor and a chewy texture, making them a great addition to sal...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat berries
  • 6 cups water, or as needed
  • 2 apples, chopped
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ⅓ cup apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place wheat berries in a bowl, cover with water, and allow to soak for 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer into a large saucepan and stir in 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until wheat berries are tender, 60 to 80 minutes. Pour in more water if wheat becomes dry. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Mix wheat berries with apples, raisins, walnuts, parsley, pomegranate seeds, apple juice, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a salad bowl. Can be chilled overnight if desired.
  • Nutrition

    305 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 419mg