Food Storage Wheat Berry “Pasta” Salad: Whole Wheat Food Storage Recipes

Ooh…la…la…has anyone else noticed that wheat berry salads are all the rage right now? It is so great that the whole “whole grain” thing is so in, you know what I mean? Thanks so much to Charlene for sending me these VERY DELICIOUS food storage salad recipes. They will knock the socks of anyone you serve them to…even if it is obvious you’re using food storage! ;)


This salad was so delicious! It had such a unique blend of flavors that were very fresh tasting and I loved the little kick from the cranberries. I picture this salad being an absolute hit at a baby/wedding shower or luncheon.

Food Storage Wheat Berry “Pasta” Salads: Whole Wheat Food Storage Recipes
Print
Recipe type: Salad
Prep time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 8-10
This is a unique and incredibly tasty food storage salad.
Ingredients
  • 1 C wheat berries (wheat berries are the whole kernal of wheat, like what you get at the cannery)
  • 5 C water
  • 3 T vegetable oil
  • C orange juice
  • 2 T red wine vinegar
  • 2 t ground coriander
  • t ground cinnamon
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, cored, diced (I cheated and used 1 C. dehydrated apples, simply re-hydrate in 2 C. warm water and dice)
  • 2 T fresh mint, finely chopped
  • C cashews, toasted, coarsely chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced (you can use a green onion or chives if you don’t have a shallot)
  • 1 C dried cranberries
  • feta cheese (optional) Charlene doesn’t ususally add this but I did because I LOVE feta
Instructions
  1. Pick over the wheat berries for any foreign bits. Rinse and bring wheat berries to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or more until tender. Drain and cool.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the vegetable oil, orange juice, vinegar, coriander, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. To the wheat berries, add apples, mint, shallots, and cranberries. Toss with the dressing to coat. Prior to serving, add the roasted cashews.
Notes

Note from Charlene: If I make this ahead of time, I sometimes find that I need to add more dressing, as it absorbs the liquid.

WordPress Recipe Plugin and Microformatting by EasyRecipe

© 2008 – 2011, Crystal. All rights reserved.

Related Posts with Thumbnails
TAGS: , , , , , , , , ,
  • Marilyn

    Yum! I can’t wait to try these. They look awesome.

  • Marilyn

    Yum! I can’t wait to try these. They look awesome.

  • Rosalie

    I was surprised to see a wheat berry salad in the deli section of my California Costco!

    Now I can make some of my own! Thanks to Charlene.

  • Rosalie

    I was surprised to see a wheat berry salad in the deli section of my California Costco!Now I can make some of my own! Thanks to Charlene.

  • Stephanie Abney

    Wow… I just “happened upon” your blog (can we say “the spirit sent me”???) and just in time for our ward’s preparedness fair in two days. I’ll pass along your blog website. It looks awesome. I can’t wait to have some time to puruse it… thanks!!!

    Blessings,
    Stephanie in Mesa, AZ

  • Stephanie Abney

    Wow… I just “happened upon” your blog (can we say “the spirit sent me”???) and just in time for our ward’s preparedness fair in two days. I’ll pass along your blog website. It looks awesome. I can’t wait to have some time to puruse it… thanks!!!Blessings,Stephanie in Mesa, AZ

  • KT

    Can you use the hard red winter wheat that one buys from the LDS cannery for the salads?

    I don’t actually know anything about this stuff, but my dad bought me 6 #10 cans of hard red winter wheat for my birthday, and I’ve been looking for recipes that don’t require a wheat grinder…

    Thanks so much for your site!

  • KT

    Can you use the hard red winter wheat that one buys from the LDS cannery for the salads? I don’t actually know anything about this stuff, but my dad bought me 6 #10 cans of hard red winter wheat for my birthday, and I’ve been looking for recipes that don’t require a wheat grinder…Thanks so much for your site!

  • Crystal

    kt,

    Yes, you can definitely use hard winter red wheat in these salads. Red wheat has a great “nutty” flavor that will go well in these salads. Also be sure to check out the my video on how to make whole wheat pancakes in your blender…no grinder required. The pancakes are DELICIOUS!!

    Blender Wheat Pancakes: http://everydayfoodstorage.blogspot.com/2008/07/red-white-blue-pancakes.html

  • Crystal

    kt,Yes, you can definitely use hard winter red wheat in these salads. Red wheat has a great “nutty” flavor that will go well in these salads. Also be sure to check out the my video on how to make whole wheat pancakes in your blender…no grinder required. The pancakes are DELICIOUS!!Blender Wheat Pancakes: http://everydayfoodstorage.blogspot.com/2008/07/red-white-blue-pancakes.html

  • KT

    Thank you!!

  • KT

    Thank you!!

  • KT

    Crystal, I finally got around to trying this salad, and it was a hit. Thanks so much!

  • KT

    Crystal, I finally got around to trying this salad, and it was a hit. Thanks so much!

  • Pingback: Wheat Berries | Healthy Food Ideas for Super Healthy Kids

  • Jenamarie

    Does dried mint work as well in the first recipe? Fresh mint is very pricey here.

  • eatfoodstorage

    I don't see why not. It may not taste as strong but sometimes you've got to
    do what you've got to do!

  • Pingback: Healthy Meals and food for Healthy Kids » New Meal Plan

  • Pingback: Valentines Lunch and Menu Plan