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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An exotic flavored cranberry salad. Healthy and delicious. Great for the holidays or for taking to potlucks or other events! Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dry wheat berries |
1 teaspoon salt, divided |
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries |
1/4 cup pure maple syrup |
1/4 cup cranberry juice |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
3/4 cup diced celery |
1/3 cup sliced green onions |
1/3 cup chopped parsley |
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, add wheat berries and cover with water to 2 above wheat berries.
2. Cover and let stand 8 hours.
3. Drain.
4. In a medium saucepan, add the wheat berries and 1/2 teaspoon. Cover with enough water to come up 2 inches above the wheat berries.
5. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and cook until tender - about 60 minutes.
6. Drain thoroughly and let cool to room temperature.
7. In a small saucepan, stir together the cranberries and maple syrup - place over medium heat.
8. Bring to a boil and cook until the cranberries pop - about 4 minutes, stirring often.
9. Move mixture to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
10. Stir in juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to cranberry mixture.
11. Add wheat berries, celery, onion, parsley and pecans - mix together thoroughly.
12. Serve now or chill until ready to eat.
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