Wheatberry Waldorf Salad

This is a delicious, nutty Waldorf salad that is packed with flavor. It's great anytime of the year, just substitute some ingredients for what's in season. Pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges, or dried cranberries would be good too.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.