Wheat Berry Salad With Red Fruit

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (the juice of 1 orange)
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries (dried cherries are even better in my opinion)
• 10 chopped red grapes (optional)
• 3 cups cooked wheat berries
• 1 large fuji apple, unpeeled, diced
• 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar (I used Blueberry Pomegranate Infused Red Wine Vinegar)
• 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Combine orange juice and cranberries in a small bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine wheat berries, apple and pecans (and grapes if using) in a large bowl; stir gently.

3. 3

   Drain the cranberries, reserving the juice. Stir the cranberries into the wheat berry mixture.

4. 4

   Whisk the reserved orange juice, vinegar and oil in a small bowl until combined. Add Agave/honey if using. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and stir gently to coat.

5. 5

   Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.

6. 6

   Serve cold or at room temperature.