Wheat Berry Salad

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked wheat berries
• 1/2 cup minced shallots
• 1/4 cup cranberry juice
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 Tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/3 cup chopped scallion
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds -- toasted
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine water and wheat berries in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. Drain any leftover water.

Combine shallots and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.

Add wheat berries, and remaining ingredients to the vinaigrette.