Wheat-berry, kale and cranberry salad
Prep 10 min
Total 40 min
Makes 6 Servings
This colourful salad is so good for you! Rich in fibre and vitamins, this is one sweet salad that’s bursting with flavour.
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Ingredients
1 cup
dried wheat berries
1/2 cup
dried cranberries
1/3 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp
5 cups
1/2 cup
diced red onion
1
Instructions
- RINSE wheat berries. Combine with 8 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce heat to medium-high. Cook, covered, until wheat berries are tender, 30 to 35 min. Stir in cranberries during the last 2 min of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- WHISK oil with vinegar and salt in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Stir in wheat-berry mixture, kale, onion and pepper. Serve immediately. Keeps well, refrigerated, up to 1 day.
Nutrition
Calories 286
Protein 6 g
Carbohydrates 40 g
Fat 13 g
Fibre 6 g
Sodium 220 mg
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Substitution tip
Use 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice, quinoa or green lentils instead of wheat berries.
Omnivore's variation
Stir in 2 cups cooked and shredded turkey or chicken.
Shopping tip
Wheat berries are soft-wheat kernels that can be found in your local health-food store.
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Posted: Updated Apr 7, 2017
Photo credit: Wheat-berry, kale and cranberry salad</br> Photo, Roberto Caruso
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