30-60 min6 servingsAmerican

Wheat Berry Salad

By Michelle Fagone

6 servings

5 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup wheat berries
2 1/4 cups Water
2 cups peeled and shredded carrots
2 apples
1/2 cup raisins
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tsp orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt

Chewier in texture and nuttier in flavor than most grains, wheat berries are a nutritional mother lode. Consisting of the bran, germ, and endosperm of the wheat kernel, wheat berries contain protein, fiber, and B6 vitamins, making it a grain powerhouse. This zippy salad is excellent as a standalone meal or served as a side dish. Also, feel free to garnish with snipped chives to take this dish up a notch and impress your guests.

INSTRUCTIONS

Press Sauté button on Instant Pot®. Heat 1 tbsp oil and add wheat berries. Stirfry for 4–5 minutes until browned and fragrant. Add 2 cups water. Lock lid.
Press the Manual button and adjust time to 30 minutes.
When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Quick-release any additional pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.
Let cool for 10 minutes and drain any additional liquid.
Transfer cooled berries to a medium bowl and add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate covered overnight until ready to serve chilled.