Wheat berry salad with walnuts, dates and celery

By á-2799

Ingredients

• 1 c wheat berries (soaked overnight & drained)
• 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1/2 tsp finely grated orange zest
• 2 tbsp walnut oil
• 1 1/2 c celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 1 c walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 c finely chopped pitted dates

Preparation

Step 1

Place soaked wheat berries in a large pot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
Combine vinegar and orange juice and zest in a small bowl. Pour in oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified.
Combine wheat berries, celery, walnuts and dates. Stir in vinaigrette and 1/4 tsp salt. Season with pepper