This Wheat Berry Salad with Walnuts, Dates, and Celery offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a perfect dish for any meal. The chewy wheat berries are complemented by crunchy walnuts, sweet dates, and crisp celery, all tossed in a tangy sherry vinegar and orange juice dressing. Nutty, sweet, and refreshing, this salad is both wholesome and satisfying—ideal for a light lunch or a nutritious side dish.
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 8 ounces wheat berries (1 cup), soaked overnight and drained
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons walnut oil
- 1 to 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pitted dates
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Cook the wheat berries in salted boiling water until tender (about 1 hour). Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, orange juice, orange zest, and walnut oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine wheat berries, celery, walnuts, and dates in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.
Enjoy this delicious and wholesome salad!
