Salads & sides

Autumn Wheat Berry Salad

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kraft

I soak the wheat berried the night before to cut down on the cooking time- Otherwise I use a pressure cooker. People LOVE this dish. I use it to introduce WHOLE GRAINS as r...read more

posted by

epella

on 7/20/2005

time

prep:

1 hr 15 min

total:

1 hr 15 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1 cup each

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what you need

cup wheat berries, soaked 8 to 10 hours. drained

1/2

cup dried cranberries

1/2

cup PLANTERS Pecan Pieces, toasted

1/2

cup chopped green onions

1/3

cup KRAFT Italian Dressing

Make It

PLACE wheat berries in medium saucepan. Add 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) cold water. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 50 minutes to 1 hour or until berries are tender. Drain. Transfer berries to medium bowl; cool.

ADD remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

SERVE immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How To Pre-Soak Wheat Berries

Rinse wheat berries; place in medium bowl. Add enough water to cover beans by a few inches. Let stand at room temperature 8 to 10 hours. Drain, then use as directed.

How To Test Wheat Berries for Doneness

Test for doneness by removing a grain and tasting. It will be chewy with a soft center.

Food Facts

Wheat berries will double in size when they are cooked.