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Wheat Berry and Orzo Salad

The citrus vinaigrette gives this salad a wonderfully refreshing taste.
Servings 7 cups
Prep Time

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 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup cashew halves and pieces

Citrus Vinaigrette

  • 1 tsp grated orange peel
  • 1 tsp grated lime peel
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tsp minced shallots
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  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.

Citrus Vinaigrette

  1. In small bowl, whisk first 9 ingredients together. While whisking, slowly drizzle oil into vinaigrette until well blended.