Wheat Berry and Orzo Salad

Wheat Berry and Orzo Salad

Wheat Berry and Orzo Salad

Servings:*

7 cups

Ingredients

  • Salad
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup wheat berries
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup cashew halves and pieces
  • Citrus Vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
The citrus vinaigrette gives this salad a wonderfully refreshing taste.

Directions

  1. In saucepan, bring water to boil; add wheat berries. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender (about 50-60 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain; cool. Meanwhile, cook orzo in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain; cool. In large bowl, combine cooked wheat berries, cooked pasta, cranberries, apricots, peppers, green onions and salt. Toss with Citrus Vinaigrette. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  2. To Serve: Toss salad with cashews and transfer to serving bowl.
    3. Citrus Vinaigrette
  3. In small bowl, whisk first 9 ingredients together. While whisking, slowly drizzle oil into vinaigrette until well blended.
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.