Recipe: Fruit and Nut Wheat Berry Salad

Wheat berries are not really berries at all, but are the whole-grain form of wheat, much like a kernel of rice. They’re nutrition-packed because the kernel is left intact. Wheat berries impart a pleasant, chewy texture and nutty flavor and won’t turn into mush when mixed with a dressing or moist fruits or vegetables. This delicious salad is vegan-friendly, too!

Ingredients

2 cups wheat berries

2 tablespoons sesame oil

¼ cup sunflower seeds

¼ cup toasted almonds

½ cup yellow pepper

½ cup shredded carrots

¼ cup dried cranberries

2 peeled fresh oranges, with the segments sliced into cubes

1 teaspoon orange zest

¼ teaspoon allspice

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

½ tablespoon fresh chopped ginger

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

¼ teaspoon pepper flakes

1 chai tea bag

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Cook wheat berries as indicated on package
While cooking add Chai tea bag, cinnamon & allspice
When al dente; drain excess water and place hot wheat berries in a bowl with orange zest, ginger and dried cranberries. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes or until cool.
Add the remainder of the ingredients.
Mix well and serve.