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Cherry and Wheat Berry Salad


Ingredients

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For the dressing

  • ¼ cup raw honey
  • 1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 2 small cloves of garlic
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of salt and crushed black pepper

For the wheat berry salad

  • 2 cups cooked wheat berries
  • 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup sliced almonds or other nut, lightly toasted
  • 1 avocado, sliced or cubed (optional)
  • ½ medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • Lettuce, torn into salad-sized pieces

Instructions

  1. For the dressing, grate the ginger into a bowl, or jar, add the remaining dressing ingredients and whisk or shake well to combine. Set aside.
  2. Placed the cooked wheat berries in a large bowl.
  3. Toast the almonds in a small pan set over medium heat (do not oil the pan) for about 5 minutes or until light golden brown; add to the bowl.
  4. Then add the cherries, avocado (optional), red onion, lettuce and some of the dressing. Toss to combine well adding more dressing if you’d like.
  5. Serve immediately.