Life is like a bowl of cherries . . . tossed with seeds, whole grains and greens! This easy summer salad recipe is perfect for picnic, pool party or potluck -- even meal prepping.
Course:
Fruit, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 6servings
Ingredients
1cupdry wheat berries
1 1/2cupswater
3cupssweet cherries, pitted and halved**I used a blend of bing and rainer
1/3cupfinely diced red onion
1/2cupblanched slivered almonds
1/2cupraw pepita seedscan substitute sunflower
3cupspacked shredded fresh spinach leaves
6tablespoonsprepared balsamic vinaigrette
4ouncescrumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
Place wheat berries in medium pot and add water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 t o18 minutes, or until water has been absorbed at wheat berries are tender but with an al dente bite.
Dump cooked wheat berries on a rimmed baking sheet and cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Or, wheat berries may be prepped earlier and chilled until recipe assembly.
In large bowl, add wheat berries, halved and pitted cherries, chopped onion, pepita seeds, blanched almonds, and spinach. Toss together until combined. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle on feta crumbles, gently stirring until evenly coated.
Serve cold or at room temperature.
*To layer a one-serving jar salad, pour 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette into bottom of large glass jar. On top of dressing, in following order, add ½ cup cooked wheat berries, 1 ½ tablespoons red onion, ½ cup cherries, ½ cup packed spinach leaves, 1 ½ tablespoon almonds, 1 ½ tablespoons pepitas, and about ¾ ounce feta cheese crumbles.
In large bowl, add wheat berries, halved and pitted cherries, chopped onion, pepita seeds, blanched almonds, and spinach. Toss together until combined. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle on feta crumbles, gently stirring until evenly coated.
Serve cold or at room temperature.
*To layer a one-serving jar salad, pour 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette into bottom of large glass jar. On top of dressing, in following order, add ½ cup cooked wheat berries, 1 ½ tablespoons red onion, ½ cup cherries, ½ cup packed spinach leaves, 1 ½ tablespoon almonds, 1 ½ tablespoons pepitas, and about ¾ ounce feta cheese crumbles.