WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH WALNUTS, DATES, AND CELERY

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If you don't have time to soak the wheat berries overnight, do a quick soak: Put them in a pot of cold water, and bringthem to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 1 hour, and drain.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces wheat berries (1 cup), soaked overnight and drained
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 to 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped pitted dates
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place soaked wheat berries in a large pot, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
  • Combine vinegar and orange juice and zest in a small bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified.
  • Combine wheat berries, celery, walnuts, and dates. Stir in vinaigrette and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 67 g

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