Make sure to soak the wheat berries two days ahead if you plan to prepare this dish a day ahead.
Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 1 hour; Total time: 1 hour and 5 minutes, plus soaking time.
Wheat berries mixed with cranberries and apricots give this salad a vibrant taste and texture. All three ingredients are excellent sources of fiber too!
How to Make It
Step 1
Place the wheat berries in a medium bowl; cover with water by 2 inches. Cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain. Place the wheat berries in a 4-quart pot; cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, uncovered, 1 hour or until tender. Drain well in a large sieve; transfer to a serving bowl.
Step 2
Add remaining ingredients to warm wheat berries, tossing to combine; serve warm or at room temperature.