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Friday, April 17, 2009

Wheatberry Salad


Here's a nifty little salad I copied from Whole Foods deli. It is comprised of wheatberries, dried currants, toasted walnuts, Fuji apples and a vinaigrette made from apple cider vinegar. It is crunchy, tart and very satisfying. A wheatberry is the whole wheat kernel, just stripped of its outer hull. It's a whole grain, full of fiber, and when it's cooked it has a chewy, but not crunchy texture. It's all about the texture really.

So when I tasted this salad (at $7.99/lb) at Whole Foods, I knew that it would be great to make it and have it sitting in the fridge for a quick lunch. I looked online at Whole Foods and found a similar recipe to what I'd been tasting, but I didn't think it was the same. I'm pretty sure the salad I buy doesn't have cinnamon and nutmeg in it. So I just skipped those. The ingredients lists Fuji apples and currants (instead of raisins) so I used those instead. Dear husband has been taking this salad to work for a quick lunch at his desk. And honestly, I've been known to have a bowl for breakfast. With whole grains, apples and walnuts, how can you beat it?

2 comments:

Amy said...

I love wheatberry salad!

Proud Italian Cook said...

Looks good Toni! I'll have to check it out next time I'm in WF's.

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