For more grain salads, also try our arugula and wild rice salad, or autumn quinoa salad with maple dijon dressing. If you’ve ever seen wheat berries in the bulk section of your grocery store and wondered what to do with them, here’s a recipe you’ll want to try. We make this wheat berries recipe in the fall and winter when we’re craving something healthy that’s also hearty and flavorful. With whole grains, vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, and a simple homemade dressing, it’s full of texture and taste, and it’s loaded with nutrients, too! It’s really easy to make and most of the cooking time is hands-off. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a satisfying side or lighter main on weeknights. With a festive feel, it’s also perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinner parties. Since they’re unprocessed, they’re loaded with nutrients including dietary fiber, protein, and b vitamins. Cooked wheat berries have a wonderful toothsome texture and a slightly nutty flavor making them a great addition to salads, side dishes, and stews.
Wheat berries – this whole wheat kernel is slightly nutty in taste, with a chewy texture when cooked. Spinach – we use spinach in this dish but other greens like chopped kale, chard, or arugula also work great. Butternut squash – roasting butternut squash makes it deliciously sweet and tender. Olive oil Bacon – the salty, smoky taste of bacon is the perfect addition to this dish. Onion – for that mellow yet sweet caramelized onion flavor. Raisins – we use raisins but you could also use dried cranberries or dried cherries. Pecans – for added crunch and their distinctly buttery taste. You can substitute toasted almonds or walnuts instead.
It’s perfectly festive for holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving or Christmas and can be served hot or at room temperature. It’s also great on its own for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Top it with some crumbled goat cheese or shredded chicken for a heartier meal. Also, try this easy farro salad!
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