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Contributed by: Purple Gem Farms

Saskatoon Wheat Berry Salad

15
MINS
A whole grain salad featuring saskatoons. Saskatoons hold their shape and color even after being frozen so you can use either in this gorgeous salad. Want to add more protein? Add your favourite nuts. (walnuts would be great}, beans (I would add chickpeas} or sliced cooked meat (chicken or pork}.

Ingredients

  • Wheat Berries
    1/3 Cup Raw or 1 Cup Cooked
  • Salad Greens
    4-5 Cups
  • Carrot
    1/2, Shredded
  • Small Zucchini
    1/2, Diced
  • Red Pepper
    1/2, Diced
  • Yellow Pepper
    1/2, Diced
  • Chopped Parsley
    1/3 Cup
  • Green Onions
    2, Chopped
  • Saskatoons
    1 Cup, Fresh or Frozen & Thawed
  • Canola Oil
    1/4 Cup
  • Lemon Juice
    3 Tbsp or juice of 1 Lemon
  • Honey
    1 Tbsp
  • Salt
    1/2 tsp
  • Pepper
    1/8 tsp
  1. Rinse and drain wheat berries. Place in medium saucepan and cover with 1 to 2 inches of water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 50-60 minutes until tender. Drain any remaining water and cool.
  2. Wash and dry salad greens.
  3. On a Large platter or on individual plates, arrange salad greens.
  4. Layer wheat berries and remaining ingredients on top of greens in any way you wish.
  5. Vinaigrette : In a screw top jar, combine oil, Lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.
  6. Shake vigorously until well mixed. Serve next to salad to allow each person to dress their own salad.