GRAINS****Wheat Berry Salad with Dried Fruit - 6 Points

By Unblond1

Very good for both and an easy make-ahead dish.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup uncooked wheat berries
• 1 tbsp. cranberry or orange juice
• 1 tablespoon EVOO
• 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 ounce dried cranberries
• 1/2 ounce dried cherries
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 oz. slivered almonds, toasted if you have the time
• 2 tbsp. dried currants
• freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

* Cook wheat berries in rice cooker until tender.

* Combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add dried fruit and let stand 30 minutes.

* Add wheat berries and remaining ingredients to vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.