Wheat Berry Salad

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.

Cuisine

Modern

Course

Main Course, Salad

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

30-60 min

Diet

Vegetarian

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook, Sauté

Keywords

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

35 min

Servings

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

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.