Wheatberry Waldorf Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups wheat berries
• 7 cups water
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 medium apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8 cup lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 soak the wheat berries at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight in water to cover by a couple of inches. drain the water, and set aside.
• 2 in a saucepan, bring the 7 cups water to a boil. add the soaked wheat berries and turn down to a simmer, uncovered, for about 50 minutes or until they are totally cooked through. wheat berries retain a firm, chewy texture when cooked. drain the water and set aside to cool.
• 3 when cool, transfer the wheat berries to a large mixing bowl and add the walnuts, apples, raisins, parsley, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, olive oil and lemon juice. mix everything together thoroughly. add more salt if necessary and serve.